“BECOME BETTER- by applying Emotional Intelligence”.
Dr Ann Polya demonstrates how the application of Emotional Intelligence to our lives allows us to recognize and then control our feelings and thoughts; this allows us to direct our actions and basically-“Become Better”
Ann began the book when the Covid pandemic turned our lives askew, and uncertainties proliferated. It became evident to her that applying our own Emotional Intelligence, not only allowed us to retain focus, but also strengthen our ability to recognize our thinking and feelings, their interaction and how to best apply them to maximize our actions and interpersonal interactions. Using techniques in this book, Dr Polya shows how to use our Emotional Intelligence strategically, so that we can target what we want to achieve- as well as interact well with others- so that we are all winners.
Emotional Intelligence
Dr Polya illustrates how using our Emotional Intelligence is like using a muscle, and thus practice will strengthen this skill. With stronger Emotional Intelligence we are capable of making ourselves better understood, improving relationships and do better with uncertainty as we know who we are. This gives us a competitive edge over others -and even ROBOTS- as we can are more in touch with our feelings and thoughts.
Available from Amazon and Xlibris
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“INVINCIBLE SUMMER”
“In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer” So … “no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – pushing right back.”
-Albert Camus.
This means that we all have our own inner force or “Invincible Summer” that can push back to overcome obstacles so that we make our own choices. Yes, we have our own inner force! Indeed, when someone tries to dictate our lives – we can push back and resist. This allows us to go for what we want.
Claiming our Power
To do this effectively we need clear messaging and consistent action. As a result, we gain self-worth and self-confidence, and this helps us relate more honestly with others. Using the techniques outlined in “Invincible Summer”, we can reinvent our life- just like an actor!
Indeed, the trick is to take control of our reactions.
There are clearly two possible reactions to a negative event; we can just accept it, or we push back to overcome obstacles. Certainly there are times when it is more expeditious to buckle under, but this cannot be our default reaction. This would negate our personality- especially if this relates to an issue that is important and of high value to us.
It is important to respect our personal own values, and we will increase our awareness, speed up our reactions, focus on the core of issues; all these things help us be clear and get our message across.
Like good gardeners, it is also useful to prune out dead emotions and thoughts that you have held onto- even though they do not represent who you are or what you want.
Available from: –Amazon, Balboa Press
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“MIND OVER MATTER the power of Emotional Intelligence”
With Mind over Matter we can avoid negativity, lack of self-control , being over anxious and complaining. We can focus on what is important and see the trees for the woods. Then we act in ways that define us-even if nobody is looking!
By using our innate Emotional Intelligence, we can It means we take back control of our key emotions, thoughts, and direct our actions purposively.
Matter is anything that can be touched; it has mass and takes up space. Yet, we have the power to influence “matter” by using our emotional intelligence. This way we can control our feelings and thoughts and balance our rational minds. Success from within.
Our thoughts are generally linked with our emotions, and, indeed, frequently are generated by our feelings. Since we hold on to all emotions in our life, they can often become outdated- hence for good “Mind over Matter” we need to weed out the irrelevant and worthless thoughts so that we can access more appropriate ones.
Patterns of Behavior
When under stress, we are more apt to revert to old patterns- some of which date from our earliest years and do not always work.
Consequently, we need to update how we are feeling -in the now- and base our thoughts on that update. This is vital as data shows that we largely base our choices on emotions that are frequently out of date, rather than make a more rational choice with our thinking process. Fortunately, this book shows how we can do this.
Book available from: Xlibris , Amazon
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“Brain Fitness- breakthrough training for those who mind”
New research shows that our brains are not “hardwired” in childhood, but the adult brain can grow and change its structure and function throughout our lives.
Neuroscience clearly demonstrates that we can keep growing our Brains throughout our lives.
Our Brains can change, and we can choose to actively encourage that process. Starting early helps and keeps up our levels of Brain Fitness. But at all ages we can grow and improve our Brains functioning so that we think faster, retain better memory, gain better recognition of our feeling, and better control our feelings and thoughts and consequent actions.
Keeping the Brain Fit is similar to the way we train our bodies. The Brain Fitness techniques are simple, and available to us all.
Available from Amazon,
© Dr Ann J. Polya, 2024