4. Don’t hold grudges
It’s so easy for many of us to hold a grudge and in most cases, it is easy to understand why. What may not be as well-understood is that holding onto negative feelings like that for so long actually continues to cause you harm. It triggers an emotional response that elevates stress and anxiety, which can do a number of your productivity.
More important than what this response can do to your ability to get things done is the potential for very serious health problems that can result over time. Chronic stress and anxiety can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and even a heart attack. Emotionally intelligent people know how to let go and not let a grudge take them out of the game – temporarily or permanently!