#6 The Hidden Anxiety Mechanism inside OCD

01/23/17 • 17 min

Steps and Tools for Emotional Intelligence

What are obsessions and how are they different from compulsions? Can obsessions and compulsions ever be good? What is OCD? What are the various forms of OCD?Dr. Greg Hamlin briefly explains an easy way to get a handle on these questions. The key is to have a clear understanding of what an obsession is and how compulsions appear to relieve the tension that's stirred up by obsessive thoughts. Once you understand the dance of one obsession and one compulsion, you can see how they work together to create an anxiety mechanism that can be quite strong inside the brain. This understanding allows us to see why runaway obsessions and compulsions can impair our emotional intelligence and hints at how to fight them.

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#5: 12 Ways to Disagree Productively

Good communication skills don't come naturally. But they can be learned. Sadly, whatever communication skills we've learned often get tossed out the window at the very moment when we are needing a clear head. But conflict resolution does not need to create distance between two people who love each other. Anger management skills can be practiced together using these 12 tips.

Knowing how to disagree productively means having the emotional intelligence skills to argue without breaking the bank of connection and closeness. Dr. Greg Hamlin draws on the research of John Gottman and his own experience with couples to outline 12 ways to disagree productively and still remain close.

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07: How to Prepare for a Job Interview

One of the big reasons why people choke in a job interview is due to nerves. People get so worked up with anxiety and worry while preparing that they end up not being at their best. One of the fastest ways to calm yourself is to simplify the task of preparing for an interview. In this episode, Dr. Greg Hamlin briefly explains how to use emotional intelligence to prepare for a job interview. By following this simple approach you can talk about yourself calmly and naturally. Most importantly, your words will stick in the minds of those interviewing you.