Do you have emotional intelligence?
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about emotional intelligence:
the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
"emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success"
It’s 5 components are the following:
Self-Awareness.
Self-Regulation.
Motivation.
Empathy.
Social Skills.
Do you know what each one of them mean to YOU? Do you know how they each affect your daily life? Can you say with certainty if you have one more than the other and how you could improve them?
A high EQ helps individuals to communicate better, reduce their anxiety and stress, defuse conflicts, improve relationships, empathize with others, and effectively overcome life's challenges.
Here some signs of high EQ - can you relate to any?
You think about feelings. ...
You pause. ...
You strive to control your thoughts. ...
You benefit from criticism. ...
You show authenticity. ...
You demonstrate empathy. ...
You praise others. ...
Some tips on how to improve your EQ
Reflect on your own emotions.
Take some time to sit down and reflect on your own use of emotions. ...
Ask others for perspective. ...
Be observant. ...
Use "the pause". ...
Explore the "why". ...
When criticized, don't take offense. ...
Practice, practice, practice.
People with high EQs master their emotions because they understand them, and they use an extensive vocabulary of feelings to do so. While many people might describe themselves as simply feeling “bad,” emotionally intelligent people can pinpoint whether they feel “irritable,” “frustrated,” “downtrodden,” or “anxious.”
More tips to be emotionally strong:
Set reasonable goals and follow through with them. ...
Make yourself strong against negativity. ...
Use positive self-talk to build your mental and emotional strength. ...
Learn to stay calm under pressure. ...
Let go of the little things. ...
Change your perspective. ...
Have a positive outlook.
And some more:
Strive to get on well with others. ...
Recognize your own feelings and that of others. ...
Learn to appreciate what is good, beautiful and authentic. ...
Find meaning in suffering. ...
Show self-determined behavior. ...
Show creativeness. ...
Develop the ability to know and to understand. ...
Be objective and realistic.
Can you relate to these?
You have a robust emotional vocabulary. ...
You're curious about people. ...
You embrace change. ...
You know your strengths and weaknesses. ...
You're a good judge of character. ...
You are difficult to offend. ...
You know how to say no (to yourself and others). ...
You let go of mistakes.
This last paragraph of explored deeply WILL change your life. Ask me how!