Every week, I unlock the full 18-Day Emotional Intelligence Crash Course for the #1 spot on the 7-day leaderboard and today, we’re celebrating this week’s top member! Before I announce the winner, here’s a quick highlight from Lesson #25: This lesson breaks down the real impact of emotional validation in our relationships — how simply acknowledging someone’s feelings can shift connection, trust, and communication instantly. It’s one of the most transformative lessons in the course. Alongside the 28 lessons, each section includes a 5-question quiz to help you lock in the skills and track your growth. 🚀This full course unlocks at Level 4, AND I’m giving full access to the #1 member each week. ✨ This week’s winner: @Rachel Mobley — congratulations! You’ll receive full access to the complete EQ course starting Friday the 5th. How’s everyone’s progress in the other courses? Drop an update — I’d love to celebrate your wins too. 💛

Decades of research and over 10 million EQ tests show no significant overall difference in EQ between men and women. However, men and women often show strengths in different areas: women typically excel in empathy and interpersonal relationships, while men often score higher in assertiveness and stress tolerance. But what truly matters is that EQ is not static. It improves when your habits do. After all that research, four habits consistently move the needle for everyone to boost their EQ: ☑️Cut back on caffeine. Too much adrenaline leads to poor decisions. Great for immediate threats, not for thoughtful responses. ☑️Protect your sleep. Sleep clears mental toxins. Less sleep means lower self-control, weaker focus, and higher reactivity. ☑️Stop negative self-talk fast. Most negative thoughts aren't facts. High-EQ individuals catch these spirals early and reframe them before they take over. ☑️Practice gratitude daily. Just a few minutes of gratitude can lower cortisol by 23%. This leads to a better mood, more energy, and ultimately, higher EQ. The gender gap in EQ is interesting, but the growth gap is what matters most. Focus on these habits to enhance your emotional intelligence! Which of these habits do you rely on the most? 👇