Dr. Bob’s Emotional Intelligence Exercise. 2.18.14

Each exercise uses a specific mental ability you have and activates an important part of your brain. There are no “right or wrong” answers. Maintain and enhance your cognitive abilities based on neuroscience principles. Each exercise takes 5 minutes or less. Write down your answers or just keep them in mind. Enjoy.

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In the Sochi 2014 Olympics, the Russian, Norwegian and American bobsled teams are the most likely teams to win gold, silver and bronze medals. But the most popular team in this event, which people around the world are rooting for to win, is the Jamaican Island Team.

What is our fascination with the “underdog”? Why do we want them to do well?

EI Mental Abilities: Empathy and sympathy.

Brain Map: The Limbic System.

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