[ad_1] For weeks now, wildfires have been ravaging Southern California, devastating neighborhoods and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. It’s not difficult to see the external consequences of these disasters, but the internal effects natural disasters have on the people experiencing them can also be debilitating. Natural disasters have always been … Read more
[ad_1] Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is a professor at the Child Study Center at Yale University and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). The YCEI conducts research on the science of emotions and emotional intelligence and develops ways to teach these skills to children and adults. Since it was founded in … Read more
[ad_1] Until this week, little was known about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI-powered chatbot that has suddenly taken the U.S. market by storm, rattling tech stocks and stunning investors who never saw it coming. Its founder, Liang Wenfeng, remains an enigmatic figure in the U.S. market, lacking ties to Silicon Valley or American tech. Yet his unexpected … Read more
[ad_1] Captivating audiences with her regal voice and remarkable performances, Mandy Gonzalez stands out in the Broadway theater scene. She shares her beginnings in the entertainment industry as well as how she built a thriving social media community. Braving the first step The Hamilton star was born to Jewish and Latin parents in California and … Read more
[ad_1] You bought the planner, signed up for a task manager and met with a life coach. Still, you don’t feel like you’ve made any progress. How can you move forward in a way that lets you design your life how you want to? That’s where a Personal Development Plan (PDP) comes in. A PDP … Read more
[ad_1] In many ways, improvisation feels like playing in a safe space—but don’t let the fun fool you. These heightened versions of reality can spark meaningful discoveries. My own experience with improvisation comes from directing short plays and films in Manhattan. In rehearsals, I’d frequently ask actors to set their scripts aside and interact as … Read more
[ad_1] Debt management can be an overwhelming and isolating experience for many. The emotional burden of making ends meet coupled with shame can feel heavy. Being bombarded by calls from debt collectors day and night only makes it worse. The average American credit card balance rose to $7,236 in 2024. Chances are you fall among … Read more
[ad_1] Your fashionable neighbor’s new shoes. Your fit friend’s favorite yogurt. Your dad pitching you his alma mater. Influence has long been the match that lit the fuse to compel someone to make a purchase or develop certain beliefs. But thanks to social media, modern-day influencers now have a forum far beyond their immediate circle … Read more
[ad_1] Having a high IQ looks impressive on paper, but when it comes to interacting with staff one-on-one and navigating healthy work dynamics, without high emotional intelligence, many leaders can fall short. In contrast to IQ, emotional intelligence (also called emotional quotient or EQ) is determined by emotions and how you manage them. Assets like … Read more
[ad_1] Every pizza has a story. Most people think it’s all about the ingredients, but the success of a restaurant relies on so much more than sauce and crust. Those making the pizza have stories, too. Some, like Katie Lee, have a novel unlike any you’ve ever read before. If you visited any of her … Read more