January 24, 2021 / by Pause Factory Admin / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development / 0 comments
For starters, it’s not the same thing as mental health. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, emotional health “focuses on being in tune with our emotions, vulnerability, and authenticity,” says licensed psychologist Juli Fraga, PsyD. Having good emotional health is a fundamental aspect of fostering resilience, self-awareness, and overall contentment. Keep in mind that […]
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How to prepare for mid-year performance evaluation
June 1, 2021 / by Pause Factory Admin / People Management, Personal Development / 0 comments
Depending on how the previous six months have gone, the mid-year performance review can trigger lots of emotions — from fear and dread if you didn’t meet your goals, to anticipation and excitement if you met and exceeded them. But regardless of how you feel about this biannual process, experts say the mid-year review is […]
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When Emotion Overtakes You: Amygdala Hijack
May 27, 2021 / by Pause Factory Admin / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development / 0 comments
What is an amygdala hijack? Different functions are performed by different parts of your brain. To understand amygdala hijack, you need to know about two of these parts. Amygdala The amygdala is a collection of cells near the base of the brain. There are two, one in each hemisphere or side of the brain. This is where […]
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11 Tips to Navigate The Anger Emotion
May 20, 2021 / by Pause Factory Admin / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development / 0 comments
Waiting in long lines, dealing with snide remarks from co-workers, driving through endless traffic — it can all become a bit much. While feeling angry by these daily annoyances is a normal response to stress, spending all your time being upset can become destructive. It’s no secret that letting anger simmer or having rage outbursts […]
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Guide to Man Your Feelings
March 24, 2021 / by Pause Factory Admin / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development / 0 comments
Benefits | Identify your feelings | Find a pattern | Recognize negativity | Write your way to change | When to seek professional help Take stock of your emotions to thrive Rarely do our feelings hang neatly on fancy, perfectly spaced hangers. Instead — like our closets — we often hold a jumble of both new and outdated emotions. But you […]
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How to Focus on Being in Tune With Our Emotions, Vulnerability, and Authenticity
January 24, 2021 / by Pause Factory Admin / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development / 0 comments
For starters, it’s not the same thing as mental health. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, emotional health “focuses on being in tune with our emotions, vulnerability, and authenticity,” says licensed psychologist Juli Fraga, PsyD. Having good emotional health is a fundamental aspect of fostering resilience, self-awareness, and overall contentment. Keep in mind that […]
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