1. The Power of EQ— How to tap into it Part 1
Arlene R. Taylor PhD
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2. Brain Benders Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
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4. EQ Working Definition Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Emotional Intelligence involves the ability to know what feels good, what feels bad, and how to get from bad to good in a way that results in positive outcomes
EQ is not emotions or
feelings; it does involve
both of them, however, as
components

5. Emotions and Feelings Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Emotions and feelings are often ignored,
misidentified, misread, or mismanaged,
usually to the detriment of all concerned
You can jump-start raising your EQ when
you understand the difference between
emotions and feelings—biochemically
different states—and learn to
manage both effectively

6. Brain and Emotions Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
No dedicated emotion center
Emotions arise simultaneously
in brain and body cells —
emotional impulses arise in
the 2nd brain layer
When in the grip of a strong emotion, you are in a biochemically-altered state 6

7. Emotions Definition Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Emotions are cellular signals that can be triggered by an internal (your thoughts) or external (environment) stimulus
Both the brain and body are part of the
subconscious, faithfully recording and
reporting chemical processes that enter
our conscious awareness only as we
recognize them as emotions
Candace Pert, PhD

8. All the World’s a Stage . . . Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
So is your brain and you
are on stage all the time
Core emotions are the actors, moving on and off stage one at a time from the wings
A specific neuropeptide (neurotransmitter than affects moods) may be associated with each emotion so you can experience only one core emotion at a time (they can alternate rapidly)  Candace Pert, PhD 8

9. Role of Emotions Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
To connect the conscious
with the subconscious
2. To get your attention and provide you
with pertinent information
3. To give you energy
To motivate you to take appropriate
action

10. Clock Metaphor Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Without an energy source, the hands
of a clock would fail to move
You would be “motionless”
without emotions to give you
information and energy
You can experience each emotion and receive the information it provides without emoting (e.g., giving expression to it or taking any action) 10

11. Physiological Changes Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Each emotion exhibits differing
gestures, postures, behavioral
patterns, memories, and facial expressions
They create similar physiological markers that involve a wide range of bodily changes (e.g., rapid heart rate, sweaty palms, stomach butterflies, flushed or pale face, changes in breathing, triggering secretion of hormones and neuropeptides)

12. All Positive Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
All emotions are positive and some are also protective—each designed to help you become aware of specific sensory stimuli and to manage specific situations appropriately
Behaviors related to emotions
are often mismanaged, resulting
in negative outcomes

13. Core Emotions Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Clear scientific evidence exists that facial expressions registering at least joy, anger,
fear, and sadness are inborn
and may be seen on
the face of a fetus
during gestation
Emotions
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14. Euphoria Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Euphoria (awe, elation) is
a signal that something
very pleasurable
or exciting is
happening
Provides energy to experience special moments of joy at an intense level—–not designed to be sustained for a long time

15. Euphoria, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Without euphoria you may miss
or under-appreciate special
moments, and your life may lack
appropriate spice and excitement
When unmanaged, euphoria can lead to a search for activities that provide a continual high (e.g., addictive behaviors) through direct or indirect self-medication that alters your neurochemistry

16. Joy (Contentment) Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Joy is a natural state of
anti-depression hard
wired into the brain;
a signal that life
is basically
going well
Provides energy to live life to its fullness—the only emotion that doesn’t result in negative outcomes when maintained over time

17. Joy, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Without joy you may be unable to become the balanced, contented, productive individual you were
intended to be
Pseudo joy or false joy can lead to obsessions, compulsions, addictions, a sense of unreality, frustration, illness, and even depression

18. Anger Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Anger signals that your
boundaries have been
invaded (e.g., physical,
emotional, sexual,
spiritual, social,
financial…)
Anger provides energy to create and implement appropriate personal limits

19. Anger, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Without anger you may lack motivation
to take needed corrective
action, or may begin to
tolerate the intolerable
Unmanaged anger can lead to bitterness, illness, injury, and even death

20. Fear (Real or Imagined) Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Fear is a signal that you
are in some type of
danger (unless it is
imagined fear)
Fear provides energy to take appropriate protective action for you and/or for others

21. Fear, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Without fear you may be unable
to protect yourself or your
loved ones adequately
Unmanaged fear (real or imagined) can downshift the brain, kill ideas, undermine confidence, and escalate into phobias and/or immobilization

22. Sadness Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Sadness is a signal
that you have
experienced
some type
of loss
Sadness provides energy to grieve losses, heal past woundedness, and recover (feel better)

23. Sadness, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
Without sadness you may fail
to recover from your losses
and/or grieve successfully
When unmanaged, sadness can suppress immune system function, may decrease levels of serotonin, and can lead to depression and/or immobility (apathy)

24. Apathy Is An Overwhelm Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Mismanaged emotions
can result in emotional
overwhelm that can,
in turn, lead to
a state of apathy
People rarely commit suicide when in a state of apathy – they don’t have enough energy!

25. Separate Systems Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Emotions and feelings are
are mediated by two distinct
neuronal systems in the brain
—The Lancet Neurology, March 2004
When an emotion arises, the brain tries
to explain what just happened and creates an interpretation (feeling) of what the emotion means—you create your own feelings

26. Responsibility Arlene R. Taylor PhD www.arlenetaylor.org
You are not responsible for every emotion that surfaces – although your choices may serve as an internal trigger (scary movie)
Since your brain creates your
feelings (its interpretation of
what the emotion is trying to
convey), you are responsible for
the feelings you hang onto over time . . . 26

27. Part 2 – After the Break