by Michele Reid, MS | Jan 9, 2024 | Coach Yourself to Excellence, Emotional Intelligence, Lead Yourself to Excellence, Social Responsibility
By now you have probably already made your New Year’s resolutions. Most of us focus on what we want to start doing or what we want to stop doing. We may even do well by creating a schedule or new system in order to achieve this new goal. However, most of us...
by Michele Reid, MS | Oct 21, 2023 | Assertiveness, Decision Making, Emotional Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Self-Awareness, Empathy, Flexibility, Interpersonal, Social Responsibility, Uncategorized
Many of you that I have worked with me before know that my favorite Emotional Intelligence assessment is the EQ-i 2.0. But first…. what is EQ? In short, Emotional Intelligence is understanding your own emotions and what you’re experiencing at that time. Being...
by Michele Reid, MS | Aug 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
I had the honor of witnessing grit, courage, passion, and leadership this week at the NSBA Worlds Horse Show. At 22 years old, Holly acts as the trainer, groomer, and handler for her four horses. This is a job for more than one person in the equestrian world. ...
by Michele Reid, MS | Jun 10, 2023 | Coach Yourself to Excellence, Conflict Resolution, DiSC, Emotional Intelligence, Lead Yourself to Excellence, MBTI, Mindfulness, Peak Performance, Personality Type, Relationships, Social Responsibility
Giving to others – it’s not just good for the receiver. It’s also good for the giver. Giving can stimulate your brain’s mesolimbic pathway, or reward center while releasing endorphins. This can lead to a “helper’s high” that boosts self-esteem,...
by Michele Reid, MS | May 16, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Self-Awareness, Uncategorized
Playtime? Seriously, for adults? Isn’t that being lazy? Isn’t that for the retired or for kids? Studies show that having regular segments of playtime can have a strong positive contribution to our mental health. Especially, nonconstructive playtime. What is meant by...