Glossary E

Glossary E

Eightfold Path

A set of guidelines in Buddhism for achieving enlightenment and ending suffering.

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  • Embodied cognition

    The idea that the mind and body are interconnected, and that physical sensations can influence thoughts and emotions.

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  • Emotional awareness

    The ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.

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  • Emotional balance

    The state of being emotionally stable and balanced.

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  • Emotional health

    The ability to manage and express emotions in a healthy and productive way.

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  • Emotional intelligence

    The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.

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  • Emotional management

    The process of recognizing, understanding, and managing one’s own emotions to promote well-being.

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  • Emotional regulation

    The process of recognizing, understanding, and managing one’s own emotions.

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  • Emotional regulation skills

    The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions.

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  • Emotional self-control

    The ability to regulate and manage one’s own emotions.

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  • Emotional well-being

    The state of being emotionally healthy and balanced.

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  • Emotion-focused therapy

    A therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and processing emotions to promote healing and growth.

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  • Emotion recognition

    The ability to identify and understand one’s own and others’ emotions.

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  • Emotions

    Complex psychological states that involve a range of feelings, thoughts, and physiological responses.

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  • Empathic communication skills

    The ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with others.

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  • Empathy

    The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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  • Empathy Development Tool

    Techniques and practices to improve one’s ability to empathize with others.

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  • Emptiness

    A state of being free from attachment, desire, or ego.

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  • Energy healing

    A holistic approach to healing that focuses on balancing and restoring the body’s energy systems.

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  • Enhanced ability to manage emotions

    Improved skills in recognizing, understanding, and regulating emotions.

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  • Enhanced creativity

    Increased ability to generate new and original ideas.

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  • Enhanced creativity and innovation

    Increased ability to generate new and original ideas and implement them effectively.

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  • Enhanced creativity and productivity

    Increased ability to generate new ideas and complete tasks efficiently.

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  • Enhanced overall well-being

    Improved physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being in all aspects of life.

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  • Enhanced team collaboration

    Improved communication, cooperation, and productivity among team members.

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  • Enhanced wellness

    Improved physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.

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  • Enlightenment

    A state of profound understanding and insight into the nature of reality and existence.

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  • Environment optimization

    The process of creating a physical or mental space that promotes productivity, creativity, and well-being.

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  • Equanimity

    A state of calmness and composure, especially in the face of challenging situations.

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  • Evaluation

    The process of assessing and analyzing information to make informed decisions or judgments.

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  • Examination of conscience

    A reflective practice of self-evaluation and moral inventory to identify areas for personal growth and improvement.

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  • Executive function

    The ability to manage cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and decision-making to achieve goals.

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  • Executive functioning

    The cognitive processes that allow individuals to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently.

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  • Exercise

    Physical activity that promotes health and fitness.

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  • Exercise and physical activity

    Physical movement that promotes physical and mental health.

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  • Exposure therapy

    A type of therapy that gradually exposes individuals to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety.

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  • Extrinsic motivation

    Motivation that comes from external rewards or consequences.

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  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    A therapy technique used to treat trauma and PTSD.

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