Category Archives: Emotional Intelligence

Pic by Deborah Ferrari Style. When I first arrived in Norway, I was happy to work at a place where each person was treated equally, regardless of gender, race, or age. Sometime later, I realized that the salaries of men were higher than the salaries of women, especially in the tech area.Since I work inContinue reading “Why there aren’t more women in tech?”

The time most of us have been waiting for finally arrives! Family time, unwind time, festivities time, Christmas always brings a sense of warmth and light to the winter. It isn’t just the Xmas Carols playing or the cities beautifully decorated with lights, it’s the whole vibe of the season: love, tenderness, joy, family, it’s sort ofContinue reading “5 Steps to make it through the Holiday Season (with Inner Peace)”

“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” Professor Keating in Dead Poet’s Society   Why is it that what we say is so powerful? How come the words we pronounce often become a self-fulfilling prophecy? Is there a science behind this effect?   Yes: there is!   Read thisContinue reading “How Words Affect Your Life”

Does love fade away with time? Why is it that couples have a hard time to stay together, or better yet, to stay in love and connected now more than ever? What is the key ingredient that makes relationships thrive? Emotional awareness is and always was a key factor to a happy life on anyContinue reading “Why does Love fade away?”

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The bright side is the motto of one of my mentors. And, indeed, looking at the bright side is not only pleasant as it is smart, after all, according to quantum physics the observer is an active component of the experience, meaning the observer directly affects the result. At first sight, this doesn’t seem relevant,Continue reading “Looking at the Bright Side”

You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone Grief can feel so isolating, yet it’s almost a universal experience. According to one report, about 2.5 million people in the United States die annually, each one leaving behind approximately 1-5 closely attached people. Each loss is like a ripple, touching many individuals. Although nearly everyone experiencesContinue reading “Living with Grief?”

My mother says that one of her grandmothers used to say “if you don’t have anything positive to say, then don’t say anything”. It seems so simple and yet there is such power in this ancient advice. The power of the words you pronounce go longer than what you believe. Can you actually influence yourContinue reading “Why what You Say becomes a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy”

Image via Unsplash More than 40 million adults in the US suffer from an anxiety disorder, equivalent to 19.1% of the population. With anxiety being such a common problem for people, you may wonder what you can do to reduce anxiety and prevent anxiety attacks. Breathing ExercisesDuring an anxiety attack, your heart rate may increase. YourContinue reading “How You Can Prevent Anxiety Attacks”