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Zone 8 · Reading People

Emotional Intelligence

Nine lessons of about three minutes each, every one with a live demo and a quick test.

  • Emotions & Stress×9
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  1. 64Emotion RegulationName It to Tame ItPutting a feeling into words calms your brain's alarm
  2. 65Emotion ScienceYour Brain Builds Your EmotionsEmotions aren't buttons that get pressed; your brain builds them
  3. 66Emotional GranularityMore Words, Fewer MeltdownsPeople who can name exactly what they feel handle stress better
  4. 67Emotional FloodingThe Amygdala HijackWhen emotion floods in, the thinking brain goes offline for a while
  5. 68Emotional ContagionCatching FeelingsMoods spread from person to person like a cold
  6. 69EmpathyWhy Some People Always Know How You FeelReading feelings from the eyes alone is a skill you can test
  7. 70EmotionsEvery Emotion Has a JobFear, anger, sadness and even envy evolved to help you
  8. 71Emotional IntelligenceSmart Isn't EnoughIQ alone doesn't predict success, but emotional intelligence isn't magic either
  9. 72EmotionsThe Feeling Behind the FeelingAnger is often hurt or fear wearing armor