Have you ever felt like you are not in control of your own life?
Your own happiness?
Have you ever wished for some external event to make you happy?
If you answered, yes, then you are not alone! The self-improvement industry is worth billions of dollars and we all partake in this industry. Sure, it is really important to do self-improvement. I absolutely agree that we need to learn and develop as much as possible. I sometimes just wish that I was taught at least some of these skills when I was little! The most important of these skills, are developing emotional intelligence.
How much easier would it be, if we were taught life skills as children? Right?
One of the most important life skills we can teach our children is that of emotional intelligence. How to respond to their emotions, see the truth behind there emotions and react in a mature and useful way to their feelings. It really is such an important life skill.
I read a study the other day, that 98% of high achievers have a Higher EQ than their counterparts. This in itself shows the importance of teaching EQ to our children to ensure we raise happy, confident and successful adults. Adults who will make an impact on this world.
Just imagine a world where everyone has high EQ!
Why was this journal created?
I created this Journal for my two children. I read research online about how important developing EQ in children are and the impact that it would have on their adult lives. This made me realize that I needed to do everything in my power to teach them all about their emotions and how important it was to respond and take control of these instead of react to them. So, I went looking for resources to help me teach them all about their emotions. Although I found a few, I couldn't find anything that made it easy and relatable for them.
That is when I created My Journal of Monstrous Emotions. A journal full of fun stories, thought provoking questions and activities that children can relate to. My children learnt so much from this journal and about their feelings and how to respond to these feelings. I now even get some much needed wise "advice" from them when my feelings overwhelm me.
Next level generation!
My hope is that this journal one day, finds it way into every classroom and into the hands of every child. We as parents and teachers can level-up the next generation to be better than we are, kinder, less jealous and more happy. All we need to do is help them from a young age understand the truth behind their feelings and the habits that leads to a happy, fulfilled life.
I truly hope, that you will join me on this journey of transforming the next generation of adults into a happy, confident and generous generation that has high EQ and understand that emotions can be responded to instead of reacted to.
Wishing you a wonderful journey with your children.
Arnelle
