As parents, how can you keep your cool as the tides of chaos are rising all around you? In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Lorea Martinez give tips for navigating emotions in chaotic times.
Navigating Emotions as Parents
EQ Change for Assessors
In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Yoshimi Miyazaki discuss the change process, which you can use for yourself and for helping clients make positive changes in their lives.
How to Fix Bad Reactions
In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Lorea Martinez talk about those times when we make imperfect decisions – as parents and as people – and how we can best respond after we make mistakes.
4 Steps to Negotiate Conflict with EQ
In this article from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman shares a 4 step plan for negotiating conflict with emotional intelligence. A wonderful guide to applying consequential thinking, exercising optimism, and more!
The Secret to Happiness
In this video, EQ consultant Deborah Havert talks about what the research says about what makes people truly happy – and connects that research to EQ. She gives 3 practical, actionable tips for being happier.
The Neuroscience of Trust
This white paper and slideshow (with speaker notes) break down all the latest and most fascinating research about trust, including Six Seconds’ recent global survey of the workplace. Are leaders and front line employees on the same page about how much trust exists at the company? Do trust levels make a measurable difference on performance? […]
Why Noble Goals?
In this short video, Six Seconds President Anabel Jensen talks about the importance of noble goals and her own three step process for using them to help her through dilemmas.
Change on Purpose
These slides ask simple leading questions to help you get in touch with your noble goal – and see how it can help you make positive changes.
Trust by the Numbers
Is there a secret to having more energy, higher productivity and less stress at work? Yes, and it’s trust. These slides break down Six Seconds’ research into trust at the workplace – and the numbers are quite surprising.
How to Meditate with Kids
In this video from the Greater Good Science Center, author Christine Carter shares tips for how to do a mindfulness meditation with kids.
3 Kinds of Questions for Teachers to Ask
In this short video from Six Seconds, Anabel Jensen talks about why the types of questions teachers ask is so important. She makes a strong case for asking questions that lead to critical and creative thinking – and she shares her formula for doing exactly that.
EAR for Parents
Six Seconds contributor May Duong talks about using the Engage, Activate, Reflect model in her parenting.
Amygdala Hijacking – and How to Prevent It
This article from Six Seconds explains the process known as amygdala hijacking – and talks about how to practice patterns that lead to de- escalation. An essential bit of knowledge for those who want to get better at navigating emotions.
Using Empathy to Celebrate Successes
Empathy is normally thought of in the context of being there for someone in a tough time, but in this video, EQ Consultant Deborah Havert talks about using empathy to celebrate others’ successes – and how it’s a vital component of relationship building.
8 Basic Emotions
This slide has pictures of the 8 basic emotions with short descriptions of the purpose they serve. A handy, simple tool to have around to help with your emotional literacy, and to remember that all emotions, even challenging ones, are valuable.
Increase Empathy Module: Looking Beneath the Surface
This is a module all about Increasing Empathy. It starts with a video that shows the inner thoughts of a diverse group of people in a hospital – an amazing, thought-provoking video – and then continues with follow up questions. Great for coaches, teachers, or anyone who wants to Increase Empathy.
The Neuroscience of Social Emotions
This white paper and accompanying slides shed light on the social side of emotions – and the tremendous implications in business, social and personal settings. Summarizes fascinating research into our emotions’ social functioning and ways to use it to your advantage. For more on this, read this article, http://www.6seconds.org/2017/05/14/22809/
3 Vital Questions for Thinking Optimistically
When we are faced with adversity, sometimes it’s hard to keep an optimistic mindset. These slides have 3 questions – and explanations of them – that are designed to help you think optimistically about challenging situations.
Seeing the Silver Lining
These slides summarize recent research into the relationship between stress, depression, and emotion regulation. It focuses on one specific emotion regulation technique that has been shown to decrease the likelihood that stress leads to depressive symptoms.
The Motivation Iceberg
This simple, clear model shows how different motivators drive different kinds of performance — and helps managers, leaders, parents, educators — anyone concerned with motivating others — consider how to use their emotional intelligence to fuel lasting motivation.
