Psychology
The Dark Side of EQ

The Dark Side of EQ

Learn why not everyone has to like you, and that's OK

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Having a high EQ doesn't mean to be always nice, to everyone, all the time. These titles turn to the darker side of our emotions to show that they are essential and relevant, if we want to stay balanced and well-adjusted.

The Dark Side of EQ

Learn why not everyone has to like you, and that's OK

How to Stay Sane
How to Stay Sane
Philippa Perry
Simple ways to keep a lid on your stress
15 min4.3
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
22 min4.3
Boundaries
Boundaries
Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
23 min4.4
The Upside of Your Dark Side
The Upside of Your Dark Side
Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener
Why Being Your Whole Self - Not Just Your "Good" Self - Drives Success and Fulfillment
23 min4.0
The Power of Bad
The Power of Bad
John Tierney, Roy F. Baumeister
How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It
31 min4.5
You Do You
You Do You
Sarah Knight
How to Be Who You Are and Use What You’ve Got to Get What You Want
20 min4.0
In Defense of Selfishness
In Defense of Selfishness
Peter Schwartz
Why the Code of Self-Sacrifice is Unjust and Destructive
14 min2.8
Are You Exceeding Your Bandwidth?
Are You Exceeding Your Bandwidth?
Hosted by Natalie Lue
Being aware of your bandwidth is crucial to maintaining true relationships with others and yourself—understand it now
11 min4.7
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
Brené Brown
Making the Journey From “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough”
15 min4.3

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