Emotional intelligence (EI) was conceptualized in 1990 by 2 social psychologists. This relatively young concept refers to the ability to observe, understand and manage our own emotions, observe and understand the emotions of others, and ultimat

Episode 15: A Roadmap to Self-Love (Step-by-Step for beginners!)

Nov 13th, 2020 1h 6m

In this episode, I provide a roadmap for your journey to self love. A methodology, if you will.Often times, people embark on the self-love journey, unaware that for some things to "stick," you must go in a particular order. It's very difficult

Episode 14: How to Stop Taking Things Personally (Emotional Intelligence)

Nov 9th, 2020 21m 19s

We spend so much time worrying about what others think of us. We feel pain or anger when someone uses the wrong words or says something that we perceive as hurtful. Why do we take other people's points of view so personally? Because we are af

Episode 13: How to Build Confidence

Nov 8th, 2020 41m 15s

Confidence can push you forward, into success. And a lack of confidence can impede your ability to achieve it. It's something that gives you the resilience to cope with setbacks and failures (which everyone inevitably experiences at some point

Episode 12: How to Set Boundaries (Self-Love Series)

Oct 26th, 2020 32m 50s

As the great Brené Brown says, "boundaries are simply our lists of what's okay and what's not okay. When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is

Episode 11: Building Self-Esteem (Self-Love Series + EQ)

Oct 26th, 2020 1h 26m

I dedicate this podcast to anyone and everyone who suffers from low self-esteem and/or confidence.Self esteem is defined as: confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.It is correlated with one's ability to achieve success, good

Episode 10: Self-Love Questions and Answers

Oct 15th, 2020 41m 51s

How can you apply self-love to your current situation? Can it help you cope, or make the pain less intense? In this episode of Inner Fortitude, I answer a few questions real people have raised about self-love. I offer some practical insight on

Episode 9: How to Develop Self-Awareness

Oct 14th, 2020 49m 6s

Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. In being self-aware, you are also able to recognize and understand your emotions and reactions. When you have a good understanding of wh

Episode 8: Understanding Women (a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence)

Oct 12th, 2020 24m 44s

If you've ever wondered why men find it so hard to understand women or build strong relationships with them, this episode is for you. I've heard many times over the years that it is virtually impossible to understand humans of the female persua

Episode 7: Processing Emotions Effectively

Oct 10th, 2020 49m 2s

Curious about developing your emotional intelligence? If you've ever been told you are "sensitive" or feel like sometimes your emotions get the best of you, this episode is for you. In this episode, I explain a few things you may not know about

Episode 6: Practicing Good Self Care (Self-Love Series)

Oct 3rd, 2020 2h 22m

Self care is the act of taking care of yourself, physically and mentally. It means making sure that you dedicate the time and effort to ensure that your needs are met.When you were born, you were given one body and mind to live in. Your own li

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Episode 5: Tips for the Overthinker

Sep 26th, 2020 15m 23s

If you're an overthinker, you know how debilitating and intrusive those manic thoughts can be. Overthinking and excessive worrying create stress and restlessness that can lead to anxiety or depression if left unchecked. Taking back control o

Episode 4: Forgiving Yourself (Self-Love Series)

Sep 24th, 2020 34m 8s

I have personally struggled a LOT with self-forgiveness. I spent years beating myself up for my mistakes, until I realized that it was not benefiting me (or anyone else) at all. It was actually holding me back from healing and finding happiness

Episode 3: Acting on What You Need Instead of What You Want (Self-Love Series)

Sep 23rd, 2020 21m 21s

Consider that the key to happiness is this: The fulfillment of our needs, not our wants, is what makes us happy.When we focus more of our effort on chasing the things we don’t have, the more deprived we actually feel. Consider that the mere de

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Inner Fortitude with Isis (Trailer)

Sep 19th, 2020 22s

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Episode 2: Practicing Mindfulness (Self-Love Series)

Sep 19th, 2020 37m 39s

Mindfulness is the first step toward practicing self-compassion. It brings awareness of harsh judgements that we make in difficult experiences that create negative emotions, feelings, or thoughts, and turns it into loving, controlled awareness

Episode 1: Self-Love Quiz

Sep 10th, 2020 18m 6s

Without this ingredient, you may find yourself just blowing wherever the wind may take you. You may feel resentful about a life that doesn't quite feel like it's your own. You may look in the mirror and wonder, "Who is that person staring back

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