Emotions are a fascinating servant but a disastrous master. When they serve you — they fuel passion, empathy, and drive. When they lead — chaos follows. Master your emotions. Don't let them master you. Control the storm within.

Still going thru this awesome course. The Power of External Perspectives Self-awareness has two parts: what you notice, and what everyone else sees that you don’t. Those unseen patterns are your blind spots, and the only way to uncover them is to ask. Instead of treating feedback as criticism, see it as data. It’s a gift that reveals something you can’t observe from the inside. We spend so much time looking inward that we forget half of self-awareness lives outside of us. I’ve learned that the things others notice, both strengths and blind spots, are often the ones I’d never see on my own. I’m going to try the two-question script this week. Curious (and a little nervous) to hear what comes back, but I know it’s the kind of clarity that actually moves you forward.

Most days the default is, “I’m stressed” or “I’m tired.” But when we slow it down, it often sounds more like: “I feel a knot in my stomach because I’m afraid I’ll disappoint someone.” “My shoulders feel heavy because I’m not sure what to do next.” Naming it a little more clearly can take some of the pressure out of the moment. Here’s a simple pattern we can use: emotion + body sensation + what set it off Example: “I feel anxious, my chest is tight, because I haven’t replied to that message yet.” If you took the biggest feeling you’re carrying today and ran it through that pattern, what would your sentence sound like?

There’s a core truth in emotional intelligence: whenever you notice your reactions, habits, or patterns pulling you off-course, the wisest move is to pause and reset as soon as you can. It doesn’t matter if the shift feels uncomfortable. It doesn’t matter if it requires facing a blind spot, repairing a relationship, or unlearning an outdated pattern. Every step you take to realign with self-awareness, empathy, and healthier responses is more meaningful than staying on a path that no longer supports you. The real cost comes from ignoring the signals, your emotions, your body, your interactions, quietly telling you it’s time to adjust. This is emotional courage: the willingness to stop, reflect, and choose a direction that actually supports your growth.

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. 💛