Quotes from Steven J. Stein

Unfortunately, empathy often falls by the wayside because when we need it most, we're least open to using it—that is, when we're under stress, misunderstood, irritated, or defensive.

At its core, empathy is the ability to see the world from another person's perspective, the capacity to tune in to what someone else might be thinking and feeling about a situation—regardless of how that view might differ from your own perception. It is an extremely powerful interpersonal tool.

Reality Testing—the ability to see things as they actually are, rather than the way you wish or fear they might be;

It embraces Emotional Self-Awareness—the ability to recognize how you're feeling and why you're feeling that way, and the impact your emotions have on the thoughts and actions of yourself and others; Self

Women everywhere had higher scores in two of these categories—social responsibility and empathy—while men universally scored higher on stress tolerance.

Empathy is the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate what others may be feeling and thinking.

Regard—the ability to recognize your strengths and weaknesses and to feel good about yourself despite your weaknesses; and Self-Actualization—the ability to persistently try to improve yourself and pursue meaningful goals that lead to a richer life.