I dreaded the telltale of nerves before a big exam or presentation. My heart pounding, sweaty palms, thoughts spiralling into a maze of what-ifs. I’d take deep breaths, try to relax, attempt to banish the butterflies. But fighting my anxiety only seemed to make it worse. What I didn’t realize then was that anxiety was… Sigue leyendo "Reformula tu ansiedad para aumentar el rendimiento
Todos hemos pasado por eso: un amigo llama llorando, un familiar comparte una noticia devastadora, un compañero de trabajo se derrumba en la oficina. En esos momentos desgarradores, está dolorosamente claro: no puedes arreglar su angustia con un chasquido de dedos. El dolor es real y crudo. Los consejos y las soluciones, por muy bienintencionados que sean, a menudo suenan a hueco.... Sigue leyendo "7 frases para consolar a alguien en crisis
When I moved away from home for the first time, loneliness wasn’t the only emotion that surprised me. Even more unexpected was the sheer force of my anger in the face of daily frustrations. Slow traffic sent me into a blinding rage. A missed deadline at work left me shaking. The mildest slights from my… Sigue leyendo "How to control you anger: Why venting doesn’t help and what to do instead
We all have passwords—those little gateways that let us into our digital worlds each day. We type them so often that they become automatic and unconscious. But what if that small, repeated act could be harnessed for a higher purpose? What if every time you logged on, instead of a random jumble of characters, you… Sigue leyendo "Set your password for healing and growth
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que la ansiedad te abrumó por completo? ¿Quizá fue antes de una gran presentación, después de una discusión con tu pareja o en medio de una tienda abarrotada? La ansiedad es un asco. Puede atacarte en cualquier momento y lugar, dejándote nervioso, mareado, sin aliento. Tu corazón se acelera y tus pensamientos se descontrolan. Pues bien,... Sigue leyendo "La técnica de respiración vudú para calmarse y acabar con la ansiedad
A 10-second breathing technique to inner calm Palms sweating, heart pounding, thoughts racing – stress ambushes you without warning. In those overwhelming moments, every passing second feels like an eternity of anguish. But what if you could escape this mental chaos in the time it takes to tie your shoelaces? A well-guarded secret lies in… Sigue leyendo "The physiological sigh to reduce stress
Reframing life’s frustrations Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that’s seen a modern resurgence, offers timeless wisdom for handling life’s daily irritations. At the heart of its teachings is a simple yet profoundly effective technique: the Stoic Pause. What exactly is the Stoic Pause? In essence, it’s taking a step back when confronted with a frustrating situation… Sigue leyendo "The Stoic Pause: Your tool for emotional resilience
The grounding technique to calm your anxiety Anxiety can feel like a whirlwind of racing thoughts and physical discomfort, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. A simple technique can help you find calm amidst the chaos. This emotional hack involves engaging your senses to redirect your focus from anxious thoughts to the present… Sigue leyendo "The 3-3-3 technique to reduce anxiety
Painful memories can be a significant obstacle to our emotional well-being, hindering our ability to live fully in the present. By understanding the process of letting go and implementing proven strategies, we can learn to release the grip of these memories and reclaim our peace of mind. Step 1: Face your memory The first step… Sigue leyendo "How to forget a painful memory
La inteligencia emocional es la salsa secreta que nos permite navegar por emociones complejas, construir conexiones significativas y prosperar personal y profesionalmente. Aunque algunos crean que la inteligencia emocional es un don innato, lo cierto es que puede cultivarse y reforzarse mediante el poder del lenguaje. Cuando se utilizan de forma coherente y auténtica, ciertas frases pueden... Sigue leyendo "8 frases para mostrar empatía y fortalecer tus relaciones
