Health Talks – “Emotional Intelligence: From Reaction to Response”

💸Free Entry • Small Group • Shared Growth

🤯 Why do emotions sometimes take over before we can think?
😤 Why do we react in ways we later regret?
😮‍💨 And why does stress make small things feel suddenly overwhelming?

Emotions aren’t weakness — they’re biology.

They are fast, automatic signals designed to protect, guide, and mobilize us. But when we don’t understand how they work, they start running the system instead of supporting it.

This next Elevate AM – Health Talk focuses on Emotional Intelligence — not as a personality trait, but as a practical regulation skill.
We’ll explore what emotions actually are, how they function in the body and brain, and how to work with them more consciously in everyday life.

🧠 What We’ll Explore
This workshop starts with the basics and builds step by step.
Together, we’ll explore:

• What emotions are — and how they differ from feelings, moods, motives, and thoughts
• How emotions are triggered and why they arise before conscious thinking
• The role of the nervous system, stress, sleep, and energy in emotional reactions
• Why emotions often feel “too strong” — and what actually amplifies them
• The difference between reacting automatically and responding deliberately

You’ll gain a clearer internal map of what happens inside you — without pathologizing or overanalyzing.

🌞 The Experience
This is not a lecture and not group therapy.
It’s a calm, structured Saturday morning designed for learning and self-observation.
We’ll start slowly — with coffee, food, and open arrival.
Short science-based inputs are combined with simple reflection moments and small-group exchanges.
No pressure to share personal stories. No fixing. No emotional performance.
The focus is understanding first — regulation comes later.
Bring curiosity, grab a drink or snack from the café, and engage at your own pace.

💬 Who It’s For
A small group of 15–20 curious, thoughtful people —
students, professionals, freelancers, creatives —
who want to understand themselves better and respond more consciously in daily life.
The atmosphere is:
grounded, respectful, and human.
Less self-improvement. More self-understanding.

⚡ Why Join
Because emotional intelligence isn’t about controlling emotions —
it’s about recognizing them early and choosing how to act.
Because many emotional struggles are actually health and regulation issues, not personal failures.
And because understanding how your emotional system works is one of the most practical life skills you can develop.
Come curious.
Leave clearer, calmer — and better equipped to respond instead of react.

💡 Details
Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 12:00–13:30

Casa do Açaí Brunch & Coffee
Avinguda de Roma, 43
L’Eixample, 08029 Barcelona

Small group (15–20 participants)
Free participation (just pay what you order at the café)

Disclaimer:
Elevate AM – Health Circles is a community gathering, not a professional or therapeutic event.
The organizer (Jakob Sahlén) acts as a facilitator, not as a certified health or wellness professional.
Participation is voluntary and at your own responsibility.
The organizer is not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage occurring during or after the event.
By registering and attending, you confirm that you understand and accept these terms.