A short touching video from Strayer University about the power of believing in others. Behind every success story is someone, and probably a community of people, who helped and supported that person
Believe In Others
Battling the Physical Symptoms of Stress
This article addresses the physiology of our stress response system and how, thanks to epigenetics, we can get ourselves out of a vicious cycle of stress
How to Deal with Scary Things
Some good, sound life advice from Mister Rogers on how to deal with hearing about violence, especially for children. A good example of Exercising Optimism
Focusing the Mind’s Eye
In this short video, George Kohlrieser talks about the importance of focusing our mind’s eye on the positive, and then helping others to do the same.
Why Good Employees Quit
This short article from Inc goes over 7 reasons why the best employees quit even when they like what they do. Whether you are an employee or an employer, reading this article can help you realize ways in which you can make work more satisfying – for yourself or for your best employees.
Shirley’s Message to the World
Watch this short, inspirational video of a 95-year-old woman sharing her 5-second message with the world. Includes a sheet of discussion questions to help you think about what your message would be!
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
In this popular TED talk, Amy Cuddy breaks down the importance of non-verbal communication, and specifically posture, on how others think about us. But she also takes it a step further, looking at whether our body language influences how we think about ourselves.
Handling Stage Fright
In this article from Business Insider, Darren Tay, the 2016 Toastmasters International Champion of Public Speaking, talks about the role emotions played in helping him win the competition
Educate the Heart
This short video makes a compelling case for valuing the education of our kids’ hearts as much as the education of their minds.
What Is EQ
This short video describes emotional intelligence and its impact on one’s life. If you want a more in-depth description of emotional intelligence, read this article: http://www.6seconds.org/emotional-intelligence/get-started-emotional-intelligence/
Illustrating Learned Optimism
This short video illustrates Martin Seligman´s concepts of learned helplessness and learned optimism, explores the different explanatory styles of optimism and pessimism, and the different outcomes. In order to Exercise Optimism, understanding the nuances between optimistic and pessimistic mindsets is essential. For more on optimism, see this article: http://www.6seconds.org/2016/08/11/exercise-optimism/.
The Yacht of BEING
This image represents the beauty and the power that resides in every person. We are already this magnificent yacht. We are already beautiful and powerful; we need to affirm it in ourselves and in others. We are riding the waves of our life, but we have tools to help us stay in balance. The dock […]
Expanding Your Child’s Circle of Empathy
If we wish to nurture tomorrow’s change-makers today, we must start with enhancing empathy in all children. Every child is born with the ability to empathize. When they are young, their circle of empathy starts small. As they grow, parents can help to increase empathy through three stages on a continuum: developing, practicing and expanding […]
EQUCD Better World Posters
Two beautiful posters to print and share in every classroom and family about using emotions and emotional intelligence for a better world. Created for Universal Children’s Day, these important messages about emotions and decision-making support a world where children’s rights are fully realized.
EQ Children’s Day Posters
These posters are free to download as part of EQ Children’s Day! Wonderful reminders about using EQ in every day life – in English and a host of other languages.
My Circle of Friends
These slides show kids’ poems as they work through emotionally challenging situations, like being left out of sports games – but with a happy ending!
Peppy Pals: Reggy’s Play Date
Download the Reggy’s Play Date app for free, courtesy of Peppy Pals for EQ Children’s Day!
Peppy Pals: Improving Your Child’s Self-Awareness
Peppy Pals apps and books teach kids about empathy, emotions and friendship in a playful way. Designed with recognized early childhood experts and aligned with the Six Seconds Model.
Self-Awareness Emotion Posters
Created specifically for EQ Children’s Day, these two key messages are for you to print and put in every classroom and on every refrigerator! Download these two posters in 10 languages… and watch for the next two, next week!
Songs from the Seahorse Hall
Click for a free download of David Cory’s album, Songs from the Seahorse Hall – a rich collection of music with children to inspire and support positive connection and sharing.
