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How Emotional Intelligence Can Be Seen as an Athlete’s “Secret Weapon”
Reaching peak athletic performance requires Emotional Self Awareness, Emotional Self Control, and Positive Outlook, which are three of the 12 Competencies Daniel Goleman’s research has determined comprise Emotional Intelligence.
Can Sleeping for 8 Hours Improve Athletic Performance?
It was still dark outside at 4:00 am when my alarm started blaring. The red and blue police lights from the street below swirled through the room of the dingy hotel just off of Lombard Street in San Francisco where I had spent the night. I could hear the sound of cars, horns, people all through the night. On top of it all…I had what some of us triathletes call the “pre-race jitters.” “Did I sleep at all?”, I asked myself as I slowly got out of bed.
Three Mindfulness Exercises That Will Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Being aware of our own emotions, understanding other's emotions, and managing our emotions effectively in relationships require emotional intelligence. According to Daniel Goleman's research, Emotional Intelligence matters twice as much as IQ or technical expertise when it comes to successful leadership. And, Emotional Intelligence determines the quality of both our personal and professional relationships. But how do we become emotionally intelligent?