How can you continue showing empathy to others without burning yourself out? The key is balance. Let’s say your spouse comes home after a bad day at work. But you had a horrible day, too. You feel in no shape to offer comfort or empathy; in fact, you’re craving it yourself. In this situation, you might say something like: “I’m so sorry to hear you had a tough day; mine was really bad, too. Can we just take some time to relax (or exercise, or have a nice dinner together)? Maybe later we can go for a walk and talk about it all.” This type of response clearly states your own needs while kindly addressing the needs of your partner. And while it only takes a few seconds to say, it can greatly affect how the next few hours, or even days, play out. You can read more about developing emotionally intelligent empathy in Ch 5 of my new book, "EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence": https://amzn.to/2sxFLho #Empathy #EmotionalIntelligence #BestAdvice #leadership #management #relationships #PersonalDevelopment #EQ #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more