I am one of those people who wears her heart on her sleeve. When I was younger I allowed my "feelings" to guide me (and my words) and they caused me A LOT of apologies and MANY uncomfortable conversations. 🤦🏻♀️ How different life would have been if I would have waited, thought about my response, and then acted correctly. ⠀
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About 10 years ago I read a book and the author (a therapist) said "Feelings aren't facts...but it doesn't mean your feelings aren't valid, it just means you have to know the difference between the two." This statement changed the way I looked at things in so many ways! I started developing emotional intelligence in myself and practicing holding my tongue. I learned how to "respond" instead of "react". LIFE CHANGER!!⠀
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These days I am still learning, and still have to apologize...just a lot less frequently! 🙂⠀
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How do you practice emotional intelligence? Any nuggets of wisdom?🧐
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