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Emotional intelligence begins with knowing what’s happening inside you. If you can’t name your feelings, you can’t manage them, and you certainly can’t explain them to someone else. Those who have high emotional intelligence have a rich vocabulary for their emotions, which allows them to discern and recognize the core feelings at play. Having that rich vocabulary is like the difference between being literate and illiterate. The human mind is actually less developed without it, because you haven’t attached labels to what is around you. Thus, you cannot communicate what they are. We send all our clients, as well as our employees, a feelings wheel when they start with us as a tool to help them describe their genuine emotions in a way that will aid their growth. Emotionally intelligent people are curiosity-driven. Instead of allowing their brains to tell them stories without any investigation, they start to explore. When someone cuts them off in traffic, they don’t spring into road rage. They wonder what that person may be going through or where they are rushing to. They have already examined their own strengths and weaknesses and know themselves. They’re adept at reading people, looking for emotional signals, picking up on body language, and being good listeners. They’re forgiving of themselves and others, letting go of mistakes and focusing instead on growth. They are not a doormat, overly aggressive, or completely passive. It’s about establishing boundaries and asserting their own wants and needs in a balanced way that remains empathic. So, what does low emotional intelligence look like? You may be easily stressed, quick to make assumptions or judgments, and often feel misunderstood. Once you’ve told yourself a story, you stick to it and get defensive. You may not be aware of your own triggers, strengths, and weaknesses, and may blame others for how you feel. We all have relevant feelings, but we’re all responsible for our own feeling state. At The Manely Firm, we dedicate a significant amount of effort to supporting the emotional growth of both our employees and team. If you are reading this, take out that emotions wheel, explore The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) we share with our clients (from David Emerald’s bestselling book “The Power of TED*”), and begin approaching your world with curiosity. Matters of the Heart YOU CAN’T MANAGE WHAT YOU CAN’T NAME
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese 2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped (or thyme) 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
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1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp hot honey
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D irections 1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. 3. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. 4. In a small bowl, mix hot honey and minced garlic to create a glaze. 5. Place the seared chicken in a baking dish. Pour the hot honey mixture over top. 6. Sprinkle chicken with crumbled feta, then rosemary or thyme. 7. Bake at 400 F for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. 8. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra caramelization. 9. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon juice and extra herbs before serving.
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