Shifts and Giggles: Mindset Tools for Real Life Growth

5 Practical Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence (Even If It Feels Hard)

Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speaker Season 1 Episode 10

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In this powerful follow-up to last week's emotional intelligence episode, Rafer unpacks how to build emotional intelligence—not just why it's important. Emotional intelligence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill. Rafer shares raw and relatable stories, including a vulnerable moment with his son and a hilarious but deep lesson involving a coffee cup. You'll walk away with five practical tools to grow your emotional awareness, manage your reactions, and build healthier relationships. Whether you're a parent, spouse, leader, or just trying to become a better human, this episode gives you the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed.

You’ll learn:

  • The key difference between a thought and a feeling
  • Why naming your emotions reduces their power
  • How to pause and reframe before reacting
  • The surprising impact of curiosity and journaling on your inner life

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