We sometimes become so accustomed to allowing our environment to "rain down" on us that every time we try to move forward, we stop and wait for "other shoe to drop." This is not an uncommon feeling as many people remain so set in their situations that they fear what might occur if they move on with their lives.

In other cases, we occasionally enter into a situation that "looks good", but we feel that something better is just around corner. With that, we put our current plans on hold to see what happens next. However, over time, we've accumulated so many unfinished projects that we don't know where to begin. Is it fear of commitment? Perhaps, fear of success? Or, perhaps once we finally make it through to end of these plans, we don't know what will happen next? Many times, it's not so much that we're waiting for something better, but we're afraid of not having something to dream of or aim for once our current plans conclude.

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In all cases, life stagnates because we allow it to do so. During change, you must find something to replace loss imposed by trauma or success so that you can continue life's journey, albeit, on a new path. However, only way to re-motivate yourself and stop waiting is to have a Vision or a "dream of meaning". Defining a Vision can make all difference between stagnation and a fulfilling life.

Instead of waiting or worrying that there will be nothing at "end of rainbow", start making plans for your next dream so that you can achieve life you desire. Don't just hang around in hopes that something better will come along, go out and find that something better, and take it!

--- About Author ---

Edward B. Toupin is an author, life-strategy coach, counselor, Reiki Master, technical writer, and PhD Candidate living in Las Vegas, NV. Among other things, he authors books, articles, and screenplays on topics ranging from career success through life organization and fulfillment. Check out some of his recent print and electronic books as well as his articles covering various life-changing topics!

For more information, e-mail Edward at etoupin@toupin.com or visit his site at http://www.make-life-great.com or http://www.toupin.com!

A rigorous credentialing program for Emotional Intelligence will be directed by someone with an advanced degree in human sciences, ideally Clinical Psychology, and taught by equally qualified individuals.

It must cover theory, affective neuroscience (where emotions come from – brain science), learning theories, a whole new terminology, assessments, ethics and best practices. It must also be academic and empirically based. In Emotional Intelligence, we don’t ‘guess’ at what makes someone resilient. We can go to research in field which is based on more than assumptions and guesses.

The coach must also learn how to make concepts come alive; to be able to show client what they look like in real life, and to be able to make use of naturally occurring moments that take place in coaching sessions. Perhaps nowhere is a field of coaching more a living lab than when one is teaching Emotional Intelligence. Nor can you fake your own ability at it. If you are rigid, how can you teach competency of flexibility. How you are being will shout louder than anything you are trying to say.

Emotional Intelligence is a set of life skills meant to be applied to life. The client develops competencies and then applies then in real life to their career, marriage, parenting, transitions, losses and setbacks, procrastination, integrity, life balance and so forth.

Few things can benefit you more than developing your Emotional Intelligence. Work with a certified EQ coach. You deserve best.