There is one quality that separates exceptional leaders from the rest: their ability to trust their gut feelings.

"Feelings of abandonment ... told Newsweek that many adults are unaware of how their inner child drives their emotions and behaviors. "We were all children once, and we still have that child ...

This can have a huge impact on your feelings and emotions. If you are happy, you will usually think good thoughts and be a friendly person. You will probably be popular and get along well with ...

Yet, too often a person can feel that their inner experiences are judged ... How would a person be able to regulate their emotions if they think their feelings are all wrong?

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