The Positive EQ Perspective
The Positive EQ Perspective
Kirsti Gwynn
A podcast about the emotional intelligence (EQ) skills for happiness, positive thinking, and mental health.
How to Overcome Fear of Flying
Anxiety UK estimates that at least 1 in 10 people experience fear of flying. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 ways that you can deal with the fear of flying. You'll learn how to train your brain to feel less afraid about air travel, how to strengthen your resilience so you're able to cope better, and how to calm yourself when you find the anxiety rising.
Sep 8, 2021
12 min
How EQ Can Help You to Figure Out Who You Are & What You Want
Feeling unclear about who you are and what you want can create a lot of anxiety and have you questioning the path you’re taking at any given moment. In this episode, you'll discover 3 ways that emotional intelligence can help you to figure out what you'll enjoy when it comes to work, what motivates you, and what's important to you.
Sep 1, 2021
14 min
How to Get Motivated to Exercise
Did you know?! The brain doesn’t actually support the idea of you “exercising”... but the good news is that there are ways around this. In today’s episode of The Positive EQ Perspective, I share two easy-to-apply perspective shifts that you can make to boost your motivation to exercise, so it feels easier to get yourself going. You’ll learn how to work with, rather than against, the brain’s natural wiring so you’re naturally more motivated.
Aug 19, 2021
15 min
4 Things Anxiety is Trying to Tell You
Ever felt anxious but you don't know why? In today's episode, I'm helping you to uncover 4 things that anxiety is trying to tell you. You'll discover the key beliefs that are at play whenever anxiety is present, and how to counteract these so you feel more confident. This is consistently one of my most popular teachings!
Aug 11, 2021
20 min
3 Ways to Quiet Racing Thoughts so You Can Sleep
Have you ever struggled to sleep because your mind is racing? In today’s episode, you'll learn how to help yourself get into the habit of falling asleep more easily, a key attitude shift to overcome insomnia (a game-changer for me), and what to do when you find yourself lying awake at night thinking.
Aug 5, 2021
19 min
How to Trust Your Creative Projects Are Good Enough to Sell
Do you have a creative project that you’re itching to put out into the world, but in the back of your mind, there’s this niggle of self-doubt? In today’s episode, you’ll learn how I recently reframed fear when it came up during my own creative project, a key to be more resilient when things aren’t received well, and a reminder for more creative confidence.
Jul 22, 2021
14 min
How Resilient People Bounce Back
Understanding what resilience looks like at a practical level has given me a sense of peace in difficult times that I didn’t have before. In today’s episode, I'm sharing what I learned with you. You'll discover one counterintuitive thing you must do to help yourself move forward from difficult experiences, rather than staying stuck, and how we can shift from "waiting to move on" to feeling better faster.
Jul 16, 2021
15 min
2 Ways to Make Your Relationships More Reciprocal
Do your relationships feel one-sided? In today's episode of The Positive EQ Perspective, I share two things I learned and personally implemented to make things fairer in all my relationships (and neither of them involve talking about it).
Jul 8, 2021
14 min
10 Ways to Meditate Without Meditating
You’ve probably heard about the many benefits of meditation - but what if it just isn’t “your thing”? In today’s episode, I share 10 ways you can get the benefits of meditation that don't involve any sitting down cross-legged. We begin with a new perspective on why meditation can feel so uncomfortable for many of us.
Jul 1, 2021
22 min
Can Money Buy Happiness?
"Money can't buy happiness." It’s a popular saying, but is it true? In today's episode, we'll look at what the research says about how much money we need for emotional wellbeing, and when the benefits plateau. We'll also consider how to get maximum happiness for your money, even if you feel you don't have enough.
Jun 24, 2021
18 min
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