Archive for September, 2012

Many people drink caffeine because it makes them alert, improves their mood and helps them to focus.  Indeed,  many studies have found that caffeine actually does improve cognitive performance in the short-term.   But those people who use caffeine can also tell you about the caffeine crash, similar to the sugar crash. Your performance decreases.  And then what do you do?  Drink more caffeine.  Coming off caffeine actually reduces your performance below what it could have been without the caffeine high. The only way to get back your caffeine ...

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical for career success. EQ  has to do with how we manage ourselves and how we interact with others. In research conducted by Daniel Coleman, 67% of the abilities thought to distinguish the best performers were emotional competencies.

Below describe the  eight components of how we manage ourselves:

1.  Self-Awareness:  Believing that challenges can be met, a realistic self-assessment, recognition of your moods and drives, and viewing yourself as capable.

2.  Self Regulation:  The ability to control or redirect our impulses. Being conscious, having the ability to organize and ...