#emotional-intelligence

#emotional-intelligence

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation and abuse that usually occurs in romantic relationships, where one half of the couple mistreats the other.A term coined by psychologists to describe a specific type of abuse, it was inspired by the 1938 play of the same name from director Patrick Hamilton.Several years later, in 1944, the play would be turned into the movie Gaslight, by director George Cukor, starring Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman, who won an Oscar for the role.

Ready for the AI takeover?As UX writers, we should adapt and evolve.But don't worry, AI won't replace us.Instead, it will enhance our work.Let me introduce you to the ultimate plugin for UX writers: Coffee-Writer.So, what is AI? AI stands for artificial intelligence, which refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Before we go any further, Boston Celtics fans, let's all just take a deep breath.Ok now that we've collected ourselves, let's calmly and rationally reckon with the fact that the Celtics just lost both home games and are now down 2-0 to the Miami Heat, putting them in a box so tight that they might literally have to become Hardwood Houdinis to escape it.

What Does it Mean To Be a Woman? - Annabel Tokun, Croydon High International Women's Day is annually celebrated on the 8th of March globally and was established so women could celebrate the achievements of women throughout history as well as seek gender equality.In modern day, words such as: powerful, fierce, strong-willed and compassionate come to mind.

As Dr. John Gottman explains in Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, "good parenting involves emotion."For parents, emotional intelligence means being aware of your child's feelings and being able to empathize, soothe, and guide them.When it comes to raising children, what parenting behaviors make the difference?

In the place of genuine swear words, parents often look to low-key curse word replacements.Many households might find "screwed" or "crap" harmless and only slightly edgier than other bad word replacements.Other families may not want to explain the concept behind an expression like "screwed" just yet.

American society doesn't encourage gratitude.For proof, consider that mere hours after a feast celebrating thankfulness we are encouraged to go on a shopping spree rather than keep the feeling of gratitude going through the coming season.And with toy ads and lists, teaching kids gratitude can certainly get muddled when they start to believe the world owes them.

Camilla Lunelli knows a thing or two about sparkling wines.As Communications Director of Gruppo Lunelli, she represents the third generation of the Lunelli family to manage Italian sparkling wine house Ferrari Trento.But her interests go beyond bubbles.With experience working with humanitarian aid programs in Africa, including a posting in Niger for the United Nations, Lunelli is always thinking about how to effect meaningful change.

There are unwritten rules about the emotions you're expected to show at work.These implicit "feeling rules" are so embedded in an organization's social fabric that we rarely notice them.However, there are times when there's a conflict between how you feel and the emo­tions you're expected to display.

Jacinda Ardern has no gas left in the tank to continue as the prime minister of New Zealand.Her resignation speech was the sort of rare and dignified moment that we have come to expect from her, as a woman who presented the world with the kind of leadership that uniquely leant on her emotional intelligence.

Shortly after the reports of Bobby McMann making his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs, there was other news that trickled in from just down the street.Logan Shaw, Noel Hoefenmayer, and Joseph Woll have all been named North Division All-Stars and will represent the team at the AHL's All-Star Classic in Laval, Quebec on February 5th and 6th.

The Toronto Marlies have officially named Logan Shaw as their 10th captain in franchise history.The 30-year-old from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia joined the organization this summer on a three-year contract.In 21 games with the Marlies this season, Shaw has 24 points."Every season as a staff, we're looking, observing how our team comes together," said Marlies head coach Greg Moore.

A highly-regarded Londonderry-born journalist touched the lives of many people, his funeral has heard.Brian Hutton, 46, died suddenly last weekend after becoming unwell.Irish president Michael D Higgins was among those who have paid tribute, last week describing Mr Hutton as a fine journalist and someone with a reputation for reliability.

Aisling Bea has praised the heart and patience and emotional intelligence of food bank volunteers during the cost-of-living crisis.The Irish comedian and actress, 38, hosted a food drive and charity fundraiser for the Hackney Foodbank at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in London on Wednesday.Speaking at the event, Bea told the PA news agency: I think a lot of food banks around Britain and in Ireland are predominantly run by people who have so much heart and patience and emotional intelligence, like a lot of care workers also have.

I was a graduate student in Manhattan having breakfast on my rooftop on Sept. 11, 2001, when Iwitnessed planes demolish the TwinTowers.For months afterward, I shook with anxiety every morning.Unwilling to medicate, I tried everything else.Mindfulness meditation induced panic attacks.Hot yoga built muscle but did nothing for my anxiety.

The nature of work is evolving, and the latest trends in future jobs reflect this fact.In fact, workers aged 18 to 24 now change their jobs 5.7 times on average compared to the average 2 to 3 changes of the older generations.Many workers are unsatisfied with their current jobs, and 32 percent of workers may quit their jobs if they are not permitted to work remotely.

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Welcome back to the Pybites podcast.This week we have  Andrew McLeod on the show to talk about mindfulness.We talk about:- Mindfulness as it applies to the tech industry and why it's important to humanise tech.-How mindfulness humanises.-How to be more aware of different parts of the body - as opposed to only thought.-