10 Jul Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 4-Word Phrase to Be Present, Remember More, and Learn From Every Moment
I’m sure you’ve heard the suggestion to … be present, to be in the moment?
But you might not realise how helpful it can be in so many ways!
Being present can enhance mindfulness which can enhance happiness and wellbeing and resilience.
And the great news is, that if you want more happiness and wellbeing and more, you can learn from this strategy used by those who have higher levels of emotional intelligence …
via Inc.com by Justin Bariso
Learn to appreciate every moment–by remembering these four words.
As someone who runs a small business, it can be challenging to get away. Even if I take vacation, the temptation’s always there to check email, make sure everything is running smooth, or step in and solve even minor problems.
But there I was, sitting on the living room floor of our vacation rental, a cute place on the beach in my hometown. I had managed to get away…and as I listened to my brother and daughter strum the guitar, I was absorbed.
I wanted to enjoy it. Remember it. Learn from it.
Suddenly, I was reminded of a brilliant Japanese phrase I recently learned. In English, it’s written “Ichi-go ichi-e,” (pronounced “ee-chee go, ee-chee eh”), and it’s loosely translated into these four words:
Once in a lifetime.
Why is this phrase so useful? And how can it help you in business, and in life? Let’s discuss. (If you find value in this lesson, you might be interested in my free course, which teaches you how to build emotional intelligence in yourself and your team.)
“Once in a lifetime”
I learned the phrase “ichi-go ichi-e” from musician Kishi Bashi. Speaking on the REACH podcast, Bashi explained the concept as “one time, one meeting.”
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