E.Q. Competencies Boost Stress Management

One important application of emotional intelligence skills such as Empathy, Optimism, and Interpersonal Relationships is an improved ability to handle stress—known in today’s business culture as Stress Management. As busy leaders, gaining insight into some approaches and methods to become more “stress tolerant,” or develop more resiliency to stress (otherwise known as “stress hardiness”) can […]

You Can Battle Stress’ Effect on the Brain and Body

Can stress really harm our brain? Indeed it can. Chronic stress or toxic stress levels, the blood flow to the brain becomes constricted, which lowers the overall brain function, decreases a variety of brain activity levels, and actually prematurely “ages” the brain. Under a stress response, not only your body, but your brain becomes flooded […]