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- The Evolution Of Gift Giving - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Susan DunnHomemade Struffoli makes a great Christmas Gift. Here's a photo of mine: http://tinyurl.com/susandunn. We are entering that sacred time of year. In every culture around the globe there is a celebration this time of year with different names, but the purpose is to bring people together for ...
Views: 2551 - La Vie en Rose: Edith Piaf’s Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Susan DunnI have been a fan of Edith Piaf’s for many years. Among her esoteric US following was the basketball team at my college, which used to warm up to her song, “Milord.” I was also a student of French, and learned to sing along with many of her songs. Even though I knew nothing of her life, and ...
Views: 3210 - Past Experience, New Relationship: Is it Baggage? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Susan DunnWe are nothing, if not the sum total of our experiences, but when is it "baggage" and when is it not. Baggage is when you’re weighed-down by past experiences, stuck and unable to move forward from the weight. We think of it along with such terms as dumping it, getting rid of it, carrying ...
Views: 3492 - Four Things Greater Than All Things Are: The Successful Seduction of Women - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Susan DunnServing as “Attract Your Dream Partner” expert for a major website, I get questions. I get the same questions in my coaching practice. “I saw this girl in the bookstore and I want to ask her out. What do I do?” “I want to ask this woman out but I can’t get her attention.” “There’s this woman ...
Views: 3507 - How to Grow Old - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Susan Dunn"To know how to grow old,” wrote Henry Frederic Amiel , “is the master work of wisdom, one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living." One of the most important things you can do to assist in this process, is to work on your emotional intelligence. It includes competencies such ...
Views: 1898 - Cruising is Great for Families Who Get Along, and for Families Who Don't - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Susan DunnLet's face it, some families live in each other's pockets and love it, while others prefer a little distance. But parents, especially, like to get the whole gang together once in a while. Also you might be hosting the step-kids for the summer. What venue you choose for these occasions makes ...
Views: 1851 - Why Write for the Internet - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Susan DunnThere's no better way to promote your business for free than to write articles on the Internet. It is particularly good for promoting services where advertising doesn't work as well even if you can afford it. All business is about relationship. You can't meet face-to-face with each person, or ...
Views: 1737 - Dating & Religious Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Susan DunnYou’re dating and your religious beliefs are different. How much difference does this make? The answer is: Another person’s religious beliefs are important to you to the degree they re important to you. This may sound like begging the question, but it’s an important thing to get . Assuming ...
Views: 2188 - Holiday Party Etiquette - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2006 from Susan DunnIntroduce interesting topics of conversation - good movies you've seen, places you've visited. If you're stuck, ask the other person something - Do you have children? Did you get away over the [holidays]? Have you read [the latest bestseller]? Where do you work? Any of these questions will get ...
Views: 1658 - Step-Parenting Problems at the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2006 from Susan DunnDear EQ Coach: My husband and I have been together for 10 years. We have 4 kids, his and mine. I love his youngest one like she were mine, but the oldest one I just can’t stand. He’s favored her in the past, which irks me, and she’ll always doing things that get on my ...
Views: 2115 - Mafioso Does Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2006 from Susan DunnI love Mr. Mafioso on AskMen. “Look, college boy,” he writes, “there are certain lessons that all the books in the world couldn’t teach you.” Strikes a chord with me. I came out of college quite the college girl. It was a college in rural Minnesota, very ...
Views: 4773 - Ho-ho-Holiday Office Party with Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2006 from Susan DunnAre you bracing yourself for December, unsure what to celebrate and how? Here’s what you can do: D ... iversity In today’s multicultural world, and office, there will likely be many faiths represented during the holiday season. You can’t assume any longer that ...
Views: 1487 - Holiday Office Party: Safety First - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2006 from Susan DunnIn today’s litigious society – and simply because you care – planning the holiday office party must include thoughts toward the safety of guests, especially if you’re serving liquor. Here are some tips to aid your planning: First of all, someone always gets assigned to PLAN the party, but you ...
Views: 1596 - The Big Question: Why Don’t Middle Managers Know How to Lead? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2006 from Susan DunnThis question appeared on a blog recently, and of course it caught my interest as it was framed in terms of Emotional Intelligence. I maintain the answer is quite simple: because no one ever taught them how. Now, let me say that I don’t know that middle managers don’t know how to lead. In ...
Views: 1295 - 9 Myths About Being Single at Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Susan DunnMore than 48% of US households are headed by unmarried individuals. The American Association for Single People projects that by 2010, 47.2% of adults will be unmarried. Being single does not mean being alone, not does being in a couple for the holidays insure happiness. Let’s dispel some ...
Views: 3113 - Acknowledging the Team - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Susan DunnThis article is for you if you’re a behind-the-scenes kind pf person: the administrative assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn’t get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all the CEO’s speeches and answers all the complain letters; the at-home ...
Views: 1431 - Keeping Your Pet Safe This Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Susan DunnThings change at Christmas time - new people come to your house with strange new things, you rearrange furniture, add new things like trees, get more tired, and pay less attention. All these things can confuse your animal companion causing them to do things they ordinarily wouldn’t do, and ...
Views: 1369 - I'm Dating This Guy Who is in the Process of Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Susan DunnI get letters. As a Relationship Coach, and the “How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams” expert on a major website, I get letters. “I’ve been seeing a guy for a year who’s in the process of a divorce,” writes Anne (not her real name). She goes on to ...
Views: 4822 - 10 Ways to Avoid the Landmines of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2006 from Susan DunnThe holidays are coming. It means festivities and joy, but it can also mean stress, anger, resentment, family dynamics you're sick of, extra work at the office, grinding travel, amped-up kids, weather problems, and, because of all this stress on your immune system, illness. What can help? ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - World Cup: Azzurri, Materazzi, Zidane and EQ - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2006 from Susan DunnBravi Azurri! The Italians deserved to win. They outplayed and outmaneuvered the opponents, including using what they call “furbo.” It means being wily, cunning, or tricky. It’s an integral life skill as well as football skill. It works and it’s part of emotional intelligence. As you ...
Views: 1671 - Where Do You Turn? - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Susan DunnWhen my client Lorena was going through her divorce, she said she played the piano every night "until there wasn't an ounce left in me." John went out on his boat and listened to Rachmaninoff. Many of us turn to music when words are not enough, or there are no words. We listen to an opera, or ...
Views: 1489 - When It's Time to Say Goodbye - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Susan DunnOne of the things we all dislike about psychologists is terms like "vulnerable to loss." Who, pray tell me, is not "vulnerable to loss"? It is devastating to lose someone who made your world a better place. Or some thing that did, like a career, a special house, your left leg, the ability to ...
Views: 2994 - "When It's Emotional Intelligence and When It's Not," - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2006 from Susan DunnAs we all race to understand Emotional Intelligence, arguably the hottest thing on the business scene globally, there are many questions. As ‘Ask the EQ Expert’ for a business website, I’ve been asked: · Isn’t ‘Emotional Intelligence’ a ...
Views: 1565 - How a Manager Uses Emotional Intelligence Like Map Coordinates - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2006 from Susan DunnIf you’ve read my articles, you know I sometimes talk about knowing your time zones. Sometimes we can get stuck in the past, or treat current situations as if they were like something from the past, or spend all our time dreaming about the future and miss the opportunity that would get us the ...
Views: 1372 - Why Increase Your Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2006 from Susan DunnFirst of all, what is emotional intelligence? I bet you’ve read some fancy definitions, and maybe even some of the academic articles trying to distinguish between emotions, feelings and moods. Part of emotional intelligence is what we could call “common sense.” So, some common sense ...
Views: 1312 - Thinking of an Emotional Intelligence Program for Your Office? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2006 from Susan DunnYou’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). More and more businesses are recognizing the need for an EQ culture. Businesses have used it to ease the strain of diversity, multicultural and global offices; to decrease negative friction in the ...
Views: 1200 - Why Become a Certified EQ Coach - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2006 from Susan DunnCoaching developed because it met a need. People who weren’t in need of psychiatric therapy needed more in terms of advice and guidance than friends or family could, would or should provide, and were seeking this from various professionals in their lives – doctors, financial advisors, ...
Views: 1733 - Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2006 from Susan DunnIt can present itself as depression, aching and exhaustion, burn out, fibromyalgia, auto-immune deficiencies, low sex drive, insomnia, hair loss, and a host of other things that make life a struggle every day. Adrenal fatigue will ultimately compromise your immune system, which is your health. ...
Views: 1409 - A Pep Talk for Single Women Over 50 Who are Looking - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2006 from Susan DunnThere are 97 million Americans over the age of 45, and of those, 40%, or 36.2 million, are single. If you’re over 50 and looking, I have some good news. Like a good coach, I’m going to pump you up! The ratio of females to males increases with each decade, but does it really matter? No, for ...
Views: 24902 - Antidotes for a Depressing Time of Year - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2006 from Susan DunnAround the end of January, post-holiday blues combine with bad weather, debt, allergens, failed resolutions, and long hours of darkness. In fact last year a scientist, using a formula of things that make us feel bad, labeled January 24 the most depressing day of the year. It’s a nasty ...
Views: 1310 - “A Dozen Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day If You’re Not Part of a Couple,” - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2006 from Susan DunnWhen we think of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of two lovers celebrating together. If you aren’t paired at this time, don’t let yourself get left out! Here are 14 great ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day YOUR way. 1. Celebrate with a child! If you don’t have one, borrow one! Invite ...
Views: 2155 - “How’s Your New Year Feeling So Far?” - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2006 from Susan DunnWhat's the pulse out there? Many of us opted for a quiet New Year's Eve choosing Mozart and a glass of wine in front of the fireplace over getting drunk, hanging off the rafters, and negotiating a statistically dangerous drive back home in a sort of mad compensatory gesture. It’s really just ...
Views: 1898 - “It’s Time for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Take care!” - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2006 from Susan DunnSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects about 5% of us severely and perhaps 25% of us more mildly. Women and young adults are more likely to suffer from it. It’s a form of depression that, according to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), is a real illness with sometimes severe ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Are You a Victim of Your Own Christmas? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2005 from Susan DunnWe’re coming down to the wire. How’s it feeling to you? Why do I ask that? Well, whatever you’re celebrating, and whatever your religious orientation, Christmas is a celebration, a celebration that for many has a spiritual basis to it. That is, it’s supposed to be merry, at the least, and ...
Views: 1125 - Christmas and the Single Person - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2005 from Susan DunnDid you know that more than 47% of US households are headed by unmarried individuals? The American Association for Single People projects this figure will continue to rise in the coming decade. Therefore, if you are single you are not alone. And … if you have single adults in your social ...
Views: 1187 - How to Find the Right Man for You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Susan DunnSarah Wilson, a dog trainer, was recently interviewed in a magazine article in reference to her master’s thesis which is about women and their dogs. She feels that what women are intuitively attracted to in a dog are the same things she’ll enjoy in a mate. (I’m sure this applies to men as ...
Views: 1443 - The Top 10 Things I Learned Being An Identical Twin - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Susan DunnEvery couple of years the topic of identical twins hits the front cover of Newsweek. In fact it's about time now--be watching! Most people find the topic fascinating. The relationship between identical twins looks good from the outside; a seamless interface, and they seem to enjoy one ...
Views: 4246 - Labor Day and Hurricane Katrina - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Susan DunnI don’t know anyone who isn’t riveted on the Gulf Coast situation and the devastation of New Orleans, deeply concerned, thinking and praying for the survivors, the ones who didn’t survive, the helpers, and those who have loved ones not accounted for. I do know individuals who are handling it ...
Views: 1251 - Holding Your Own When They Can't Handle Their Anger - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Susan DunnIf you want to stay well, the best path for handling anger is to experience as little of it as possible. However, we aren’t all lamas, we live in increasingly stressful times, and to be numb and feel nothing is no solution either. We need our emotions for the information they give us and to ...
Views: 1092 - How to Date When You Want a Husband - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Susan DunnFinding a husband at midlife is a challenge. Since people date for different reasons, if you want marriage, you must differentiate yourself, select men accordingly, and behave differently. Some of the problems are that there are more women than men at this age, some men prefer to date ...
Views: 1386 - How to Make a Relationship Work - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Susan DunnArthur and Samatha are going at it again. It’s hard to watch from the outside, because it’s obvious they love each other, and obvious that they’re quite compatible. They’ve both been divorced, though, so they’re leery, and what they’re doing is finding sore points – even manufacturing them, ...
Views: 1452 - The Hidden Meaning in Their Summer Vacation - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Susan DunnEveryone’s big on emotional intelligence now, because we’ve learned the hard way that a person’s people skills can make or break them in the workplace. If the person is highly exceptional in their field, it can be a close call, but all things being equal, we prefer to work and socialize with ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Can EQ Help You Win at Negotiating? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Susan Dunn“Don’t ask your father the minute he walks in the door,” my Mom used to tell me. “Wait till he’s in a good mood. Let him unwind a little.” Then some time later, she would alert me that “the good mood” had arrived, and it was time to ask him. It was a mystery to me, but gradually I began to ...
Views: 1117 - What to Look for in the Person You Marry - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2005 from Susan DunnKeely is 30 and has been married for about 6 months. Last time we talked, she was expressing dissatisfaction with the man she’d married. They had disagreements over political issues that were influencing where they shopped, where he worked, and what TV shows they watched. She was wondering if ...
Views: 1262 - Midlife Dating: Where to Find the Men - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Susan DunnThe recent proliferation of dating websites makes it clear that you’re looking for him, and he’s looking for you, so how do we get the two of you together? AT WORK Most people meet their future mates in the workplace, despite the distinct possibility of Double Jeopardy: you could lose both ...
Views: 1813 - The Common Denominator in Today's Fast-Changing, Multicultural World - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Susan DunnPerhaps you’ve asked yourself this question in the past few years, or asked someone else whom you thought might have the answer. You’re wondering what you can hang on to, where you can find an anchor, or at least a marker bouy, in a world that’s never the same, and more not the same all the ...
Views: 1351 - Emotional Intelligence Coaching: Not Just for Athletes Any More - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Susan DunnIt’s common knowledge that athletes must have trainers and coaches. It’s a long tradition, not even questioned. The results of the coaching are also obvious … athletes engage in physical actions, and one can easily see the results. They are using what’s called “gross motor skills” – hitting ...
Views: 1451 - Drive Gently Over the Stones - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Susan DunnI’ve been studying proverbs from around the world in order to produce an inspirational PowerPoint. There are some beautiful slide shows out there, and as far as I’m concerned there can’t be enough of them, and I’ve not seen one with great proverbs, of which there are plenty. They are a ...
Views: 2436 - Breaking Bread, Making Money - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2005 from Susan Dunn“Let’s break bread,” was once a popular phrase but you don’t hear it too much any more. It’s still the preferred way to get to know people in the business world, to bond with colleagues from other departments, close deals with clients, work out issues with partners, and build trust. It works, ...
Views: 1474 - The Midlife Question: Did You Factor Yourself In? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2005 from Susan DunnIt’s common at mid-life to have the feeling that you didn’t factor yourself into your own life. In fact I got that phrase from a client who, at 47 years, had noticed that she hadn’t. You think your goals and plans were all about you, but at mid-life we often have the feeling that we were ...
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