Queen Of Hearts Blog

Change is just as much emotional as it is rational. In order for you to move forward, both your head & heart must be in agreement. Emotions drive behaviour, and whilst the emotional side of change is messy and uncomfortable, real change is powered by feelings.

When situations arise, the rational part of the brain processes thoughts about the facts of that situation and those thoughts trigger a response from the emotional part of the brain, which releases chemicals that induce feelings and based on those feelings, we act.

It is said that when the going gets tough the tough get going, and we have really seen this over the last few months. As I have purposed to be one of the tough – the ones who ‘get going’ – I have learned a number of important insights: >> The tough get going – on their own journey >> The tough get going – on the inside first >> The tough get going – and keep going because of their why.

Optimism isn’t blindly hoping for the best. In fact, being “optimistic” in a passive, naïve sense – without real effort – would only get us deeper into trouble. The type of optimism that will help us is this skill of optimism: intentionally practicing an optimistic mindset.

Optimism isn’t blindly hoping for the best. In fact, being “optimistic” in a passive, naïve sense – without real effort – would only get us deeper into trouble. The type of optimism that will help us is this skill of optimism: intentionally practicing an optimistic mindset.

As we navigate into ‘life-after-covid’ and the new normal that everyone keeps talking about, your ability to use your emotions as a strategic resource will mean the difference between success & failure.

As we navigate into ‘life-after-covid’ and the new normal that everyone keeps talking about, your ability to use your emotions as a strategic resource will mean the difference between success & failure.