Emotional Management: Recent Episodes
Dr. Christian Conte
By learning to master your self-talk, you can become the champion of your own motivation…
One truth that you cannot escape is that your attitude is catching on probably far more than you realize….
When your meaning and words match up, you’ll be happy that people are watching what you say.
How do you internally motivate others or get them to do something of their own volition? Well, there are 3…
Mediation is like exercise for your brain. It’s extremely healthy for you. Here are five quick tips.
What you hear in life often has much less to do with outer sound than it does with your inner…
Mediation is one of the most powerful exercises in the world that you can do for your brain.
If the option comes down to daring greatly and being seen or being medium and hidden, I say: Dare greatly.
Wouldn’t it be wise for you to maybe just set all your judgments down and operate from the assumption that…
We’re all just human. And that’s true of others hurting you as much as it’s true of you hurting others.
Once you’ve messed up, you’ve messed up – past tense – in other words, it’s in the past – it’s…
Speak positive outcomes to yourself, and watch your actions play out in front of you exactly what you want.
The next time someone criticizes you anonymously, please do not take it personally; because anonymous criticism is an act of…
If you teach evil, you get evil. Your negativity isn’t “better” than others’ negativity, and you are teaching negativity to…
What if you realized that there’s a reason for the annoying little things in your life?
The next time you’re angry, try taking a moment to doubt that you have ALL the information and allow the…
Be mindful of your judgments of others, because you’re far more like others than you might like to acknowledge.
No matter where one or both of your feet are planted, your mind is free to turn in any direction…
With all that goes on in each minute, it’s probably worth it to ask yourself if it’s worth getting caught…
If you knew you were to be held responsible for your judgments, you might just judge less harshly.
The world is what the world is, but what you expect of it will make all the difference in how…
The vast majority of anger is like this: it’s not about the person who has to receive it, it’s about…
Anytime a couple can move from blame to understanding, they are most definitely on a path to either reconnecting or…
Be mindful to enunciate clearly the kinds of words you use to describe your world. speak clearly, even to yourself.
It’s okay to develop a habit before you start telling everyone that you’re going to start it.
You might think that a battle implies two warring parties, but to the contrary, many battles are fought inside people’s…
Genuinely meet people where they actually are, assess what they’re ready and willing to hear, and then add a helpful…
Instead of getting angry at others for being hurtful, considering taking the opposite approach.
The question is not what to do, but whether or not you will actually follow through with walking the path…
Be specific in setting goals, because the more clearly you articulate your goals, the more likely you are to achieve…
Centering yourself is an important part of refueling yourself to give others your best.
The next time you make a move to judge others harshly, be mindful…because there’s a very good chance that what…
Whatever you think drives how you feel. It’s worth understanding that your thoughts are powerful, and what you’re saying to…
If life really was supposed to be fair, then technically, we would all be required to have the same misfortunes…
Money can be a source of conflict in a relationship. but money itself is not the problem…
No matter how close you ever get to another person, no matter how in love you are, no matter anything,…
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly teaching others about us AND how to treat us.
Everyone you know and absolutely everyone you don’t know – they all have a story. And it’s in people’s stories…
The more mindful you are of your daily habits and routines, the more you will master what you want.
Being around angry people can be both scary and exhausting. What’s the best way to talk to angry people? Well,…
Our egos ultimately stop us from taking in new information by keeping us trapped under a layer of conceit. Here’s…
Your children are learning by watching everything you do and say. Here are some ways to teach your children effectively.
Dealing with death isn’t easy. It isn’t supposed to be. But one thing is for certain if you’re dealing with…
There are so many people right now who feel exactly the way you do…there are more than seven billion human…
If you’re not happy, what’s getting in the way? Identifying the source of whatever is blocking your happiness is important.
I know my experience of honey, but I can’t ever fully share my experience of honey with you. And so it…
Nagging occurs when people don’t feel heard. But you don’t have to nag to be heard – there are other…
Regardless of the negativity that others put out, do your best to put forth the energy, actions, and speech that…
Do your best to step out of your mental comfort zone to allow even your most precious ideas to be…
It might be wise to recognize that your ego is often far more certain than what is probably best for…
Things won’t always unfold the way you might expect, but what a great opportunity to adapt, to learn, to grow,…
Instead of focusing on the obstacles that might be in the middle of the route to what you want, focus…
If you want to be a better person, start right now: be a better person. Your future self, and the…
We can all use a little help whittling our thoughts down to their essence from time to time…..
Some of the latest research says that about 70% of psychological studies cannot be replicated.
The environment you live in is playing a role in shaping how you experience and live your life.
Be mindful of the yes, but game, because if you play it, you’re merely stating your hypocrisy for all to…
Listen to yourself, because you’re much wiser than you’re giving yourself credit for being.
Look inward and really try to understand the ways in which our own hypocrisy might be blinding us.
In the next argument you have with your loved one, fight about whatever you’re specifically fighting about. Don’t add unnecessary…
Work ethic: when things go wrong, here’s how to focus on the solution rather than dwelling on the problem.
If we are really set on developing inner peace, then it is absolutely crucial that we practice the type of…
The inverted color smartphone setting is really a great metaphor for what we can do with negative thoughts.
Authentically and sincerely listen …. and watch the enormous difference true listening makes.
The bandwagon effect occurs when the probability of one person adopting a belief increases based on the number of people…
Just as a fighter might go for the “weak spot” of an opponent, people who argue with one another usually…
Understanding philosophical fallacies is critical for figuring out whether or not your arguments are logical or simply rooted in belief.
People are free to believe whatever they want regardless of evidence. Belief is a matter of preference.
The goal of communication isn’t to trap people, it’s to be clear about what you want to say: It’s to…
If you want to be motivated to reach your dreams, you’ll need to clean up all the mental clutter that…
It’s not only wise but helpful for us to question the absolute certainty we often feel.
We all impact each other on many levels and in many ways. And the more we understand this perspective, the…
Find the gravity in the best mental practices. Find the gravity in what pulls your spirit toward the center and…
If you have control over you, then it’s probably pretty wise for you to be as calm as you can…
If we can nip negativity, depression, or failing relationships in the bud…. then, imagine the difference or the change in…
I don’t want convenient information, I want to get to answers that genuinely teach me about the world and this…
Avoiding defining your fights in exaggerated ways helps your peace throughout your day,
If your mind has been blown wide open, you can start building a whole brand new mind right now.
If we are on a genuine pursuit to understand ourselves and our world – I’m not sure it’s emotionally healthy…
Advice straight from the ego has little to do with helping others, and a great deal to do with helping…
Taking time to light incense is an action that can center you and help remind you that your ultimate goal…
When it comes to eye-contact, here’s a good rule of thumb: Don’t weird people out with too much.
We dress ourselves up in unnecessary armor so that we don’t have to acknowledge that our way of thinking might…
The word abracadabra likely comes from the Aramaic phrase “I create as I speak.” Think about how you are actually…
To genuinely build work ethic, it’s important to work hard at all things, not just the things you like.
If you’re bored while spending time with yourself, there is really no one else to blame….
Be mindful that every decision you encounter, no matter the size, will ultimately be weighed on the scales of life.
Rather than focusing on what you would do for your loved ones, how about focusing on what you actually can do in this present…
If we like someone, we minimize or outright overlook their flaws, if we hate them, however, we amplify their flaws.
Our time on Earth might have a beginning and an end, but in between — ha —- THAT is our…
There are no doubt white lines and signs guiding your life, so it’s probably worth it to be mindful of…
It might be worth your time to evaluate the psychological construct of faith itself – and what drives you to…
If you don’t want the outside world to ping-pong your mind from place to place, then the one thing you…
People can’t see what’s going on inside your mind unless you share it – so say something – say it!
Anyone can share their ideas – which can be truly and genuinely awesome – but now: how – in a…
How much time do you spend in gratitude for the countless moments that you are pain-free?
Would you be kind if there was no reward? Are you willing to help when it can never be repaid?…
We can have plans and goals in life, but we don’t have to be rigid in how we get there.
Physical immortality might be evasive for us – but who could possibly know the full impact of the love we…
Suffering exists – like a heavy weight – and the more we can lift it together, the lighter it will…
It’s healthy to question your beliefs, find out the root of them, and then ask yourself if they’re beliefs you definitely want…
If you can have the foresight to avoid being impulsive and reactive, then you’ll set yourself up for harvesting better…
It’s important to learn and grow from experiences – and then take that new knowledge into new emotional situations.
Just because I accept that someone has negative judgments for me, it doesn’t mean that I have to accept those…
One the most often overlooked components is how to be emotionally strong through all the inevitable ups and downs that…
The next time you’re facing a situation where you believe you’re locked into an either/or predicament: step back and ask…
Resistance to different knowledge is no different than the man who starved because he wouldn’t accept more food.
All human qualities exist to some degree in all of us — which is a great reason to be mindful…
Sometimes we think we need to do major things, when minor things will change everything.
Some hot topics can really fire people up, and the reason for that is that strongly held beliefs are deeply…
Learning how to best handle the obstacles and challenges that are right in front of you.
Life will either cost you on the front end or the back end, and the costs will be different.
Any discussion around your mistakes is usually acceptable; it’s the discussion around others’ mistakes where you really have the freedom…
If you lead your life with humility and curiosity, you will likely find yourself closer to peace than if you…
When you convince yourself that everything you think and believe is right, and that anything that others think and believe…
The fraud of certainty and arrogance…. which is ego and, ultimately, the source of voter’s fraud.
Set out to convince others to believe differently from how they do if you are actively and consciously choosing to be…
Would you want a bitter, angry, institutionalized person sharing your community with you, or would you rather that person, regardless…
The genre you’ve created with your own internal dialogue is the key to helping you find the mental place in…
The next time someone attempts to convince you that you really only have two choices, kindly remind them that you…
The path of pleasure is shiny, exciting and enticing, but it will always inevitably bring pain; the path to joy…
The more genuine, in-depth character study you do, the more understanding and empathy you’ll have.
Give non-discriminate compassion and unconditional positive regard to all those who need it, even those you might not like.
The “do nots” concentrate on the negative, whereas the “dos” concentrate on the positive. It’s important to understand the difference…
We all have a bigger purpose in life that goes well beyond any money we make or material goods we…
Instead of giving your loved ones silence the next time you have a disagreement, have the courage to tell them…
Perhaps it’s time to let go of certainty, and maybe, just maybe, consider replacing it with humble curiosity.
If you would be willing to let go of that inner “need” to be right, you would actually be significantly…
The world is what the world is, but what you expect of it will make all the difference in how…
Spend less time minimizing the pain we cause, and more time recognizing that pain is cumulative. Strive to do no…
There is no mic drop in real life; because as long as we’re alive, there will always more to say,…
If you know someone is negative or toxic for you, and you choose to hang around that person anyway, then…
You probably know that if you talk to a brick wall, you won’t get very far. But what about people…
Instead of focusing on proving to others what you “already know” or “already do,” consider instead, focusing on what you…
There will always be obstacles in the path of our goals, and most especially when our goal is peace.
When insecurities take over, people begin to start saying the opposite of what they want to hear in hopes that…
Being peaceful does not entail being walked on or not standing up for others when the time is right.
To be a genuinely patient person, it takes just as much effort as it does to be a fully in…
When we chase our dreams as though our lives depend on it, we will be much more likely to achieve them.