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The Five Universal Emotions
Tori Sprankel Tori Sprankel

The Five Universal Emotions

You have a newfound respect for emotions, knowing what they are, realizing their usefulness and also recognizing the ways in which they don’t always represent an objective truth. Now, let’s dig into the five universal emotions.

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Demystifying & Debunking Myths about Emotions
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

Demystifying & Debunking Myths about Emotions

You have a better sense for what an emotion is and some of the ways that we think about emotions and our responses to them. In this blog, we will look at some of the unhealthy familial emotional environments that set us up for having a harder time with emotions later on in life, what we can do about that, and debunk some common emotional myths.

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The "Emotion" Part of Emotional Intelligence
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

The "Emotion" Part of Emotional Intelligence

We have been talking about emotional intelligence: what it is, how it intersects with IQ, and how it’s related to learning. Let’s focus on the “emotion” part of EQ. Let’s start talking about a more informed framework of emotions, giving you a better sense for how to view emotions and debunking emotional myths.

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Learning & Relationships
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

Learning & Relationships

We know that EQ is just as important as IQ and that we can improve it. Let’s start talking about how! Improving anything is essentially learning. The first place to start: relationships! Huh? I'll say more.

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Rethinking the EQ or IQ Question
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

Rethinking the EQ or IQ Question

This series is dedicated to emotional intelligence – what it is, why it’s important, and what we can do to increase our EQ so we can experience more ease and effectiveness in our relationships, careers, and lives. This blog will focus on how EQ and IQ interact in the learning process.

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The Love Languages get an Update
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

The Love Languages get an Update

Heard about the 5 Love Languages? Now there are 7 Love Styles! Learn more about this update and how learning your love style can help your relationship not get lost in translation.

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New Year, Old News: Positive Psychology Encouragement
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

New Year, Old News: Positive Psychology Encouragement

Happy 2022! While many of us were eager for a new year and freedom from the pandemic, instead many entered into the new year getting covid, having covid scares, or dealing with school shutdowns. This blog post offers some pointers from Positive Psychology to help you face whatever is happening with some added resilience and strength.

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Getting to Really Good Sex
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

Getting to Really Good Sex

So you are starting to understand the importance of talking about sex but what about actually having it? Read for more practical guidance!

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The Other F Words: Tailored Tips for Talking Sex
Pauline Peck Pauline Peck

The Other F Words: Tailored Tips for Talking Sex

For many people, the way they relate to sex can have major parallels to the way they deal with anything difficult, potentially awkward, scary, and uncertain. Understanding your usual automatic reaction to discussing sex as well as your partners can give you insight into how to proceed and have a more productive conversation.

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