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Emotional Intelligence as the Secret Ingredient in Coaching

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Humans who have greater control over their emotions perform at a higher level, by using their emotional energy to behave the way they want, they are the ones known to have high emotional intelligence (Bradberry &Antonakis, 2015). 2009; Joseph, 2015). Often, motivation is driven by optimism, enthusiasm, and resilience.

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Flexibility as a Coaching Framework for Better Well-Being

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Believing that hard work paves the way to success can be motivating but also can cause substantial stress once work becomes all-time absorbing, while other life areas are non-existent. 2015; Bestmann et al., Inner voice enhances self-regulation (Alderson-Day & Fernyhough, 2015). Add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet.

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Life Coaching and Emotions

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The relationship between life coaching and emotions is a complex one, as emotions can both motivate and hinder our progress toward our goals. Positive emotions such as motivation, excitement, and curiosity have driven me to pursue my academic goals and have fueled my passion for learning.

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Developing Curiosity

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1] In more general terms curiosity is mainly defined as seeking information based on motivation. For example, what specific type of motivation could drive curiosity – is it instinctive (externally stimulated) or intentional (internally stimulated)? [2] Although, there are many questions that challenge this general definition as well.

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Hardwired for Purpose

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It can be a personal or collective goal, a sense of direction, or motivation. Mark Manson (2015) said it simply: ‘We are here for an undetermined period, and during this period, we do meaningful and unimportant things. 2015), 7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose [Accessed: October 25, 2022] Rolls E.T.

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Shame vs. Compassion

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September/October 2015). If we are convinced of this, we certainly do not feel that we are capable of success, and do not feel motivated toward growth. Psychotherapy Network , September/October 2015. Penguin Books, 2015. ourselves) with warmth and tenderness when our experience is painful.” Self-Compassion. References.

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Judgement vs. Empathy

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This leads to a disconnect from people around us as well as ourselves (Rosenberg, 2015). This problem is further exacerbated through social media, where a distorted picture of reality is showing seemingly perfect lives, careers, skills, and homes (De Vries&Kühne, 2015). Motivation as a determinant of upward comparison.