A practical "how-to" guide to changing the way you think about your emotions Bestselling personal development author Gill Hasson is back with this pocket sized guide to dealing with your emotions. Learn how to understand yourself and those around you with practical tips and tricks that will help you be more assertive, forge stronger relationships and manage anxiety. Did you know that the way you approach your own thoughts and feelings determines your happiness and success in every area of your life? Just think about it for a second, it's not necessarily the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life, being clever or highly skilled isn't enough. Your ability to manage your feelings, other people and your interactions with them are what makes all the difference. This highly practical book is full of advice, tips and techniques to help you: • Understand and manage your emotions • Become more assertive and confident • Develop your social skills and your interactions with others • Handle difficult situations, events and other people The Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook is your practical "how-to" guide for understanding yourself and those around you. Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Understanding emotions Knowing why we have emotions Understanding the aspects of emotions Understanding the positive intent of emotions Understanding how emotions are related Tuning into your intuition Understanding non-verbal communication Finding the words for emotions Owning your feelings Meeting emotional needs Recognising beliefs and expectations about emotions Understanding emotional triggers Part 2: Managing emotions Having confident body language Dialling down heightened emotions Managing stress Managing disappointment Managing regret and remorse Forgiving Managing jealousy Managing envy Managing blame Managing sadness Managing embarrassment Managing loneliness Managing worry and anxiety Managing anger Managing guilt Managing emotional eating and drinking Managing criticism Part 3: Developing your emotional intelligence Practising positive thinking Managing change Having courage Keeping an open mind. Being curious Developing patience Developing willpower Making decisions Accepting Establishing boundaries and limits Asserting what you want Building confidence Acting ‘as if’ Part 4: Developing your social intelligence Listening for feelings Empathising Managing someone’s disappointment Being kind and considerate Managing someone else’s anger Motivating and inspiring Making compromises Delegating Understanding and managing group dynamics Shutting someone up. Nicely. Managing the silent treatment Giving criticism About the Author More Quotes Useful Websites About the Author: Gill Hasson is the bestselling author of the Mindfulness Pocketbook, Mindfulness, How to Deal with Difficult People and Emotional Intelligence. Gill teaches adult education courses in personal development and is an Associate Tutor for the University of Sussex where she teaches career, personal development and academic study skills. Gill is also a freelance journalist and writes articles on personal development and relationships for a variety of magazines, including Psychologies and Take A Break, and for a number of websites. |