Spirit of EQ

What does “recognizing patterns” mean?Understanding “if this happens...I do that." In other words, how you respond to situations.Neural pathways are created when you react the same way, time after time. These pathways can be re-written – but don't get erased.“Pushing a person's buttons” can be positive as well as negative.The danger of patterns – they become an easy path – and can lead to negative reactions.“Respond” and “React” - don't both terms mean the same thing?Jeff's homework assignment – pay

What is emotional literacy?Our emotions are chemical. When you are confronted, your body dumps chemicals into your brain. These chemicals get you ready for fight, flight, freeze or flock. The job of the emotion is to give you information.But our emotions are neutral – it's what you do with those emotions that causes a reaction.There are 8 basic emotions:1) anger2) anticipation3) disgust4) fear5) joy6) sadness7) surprise8) trustHow can we approach and control these emotions? We can use the Plutchick

Welcome to the intro episode of the Spirit of EQ Podcast, with your hosts Jeff East and Eric Pennington.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life.For more information, contact Jeff at jeff@spiritofeq.com, or go to their website, Spirit of EQ. In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life