Understanding Emotional Intelligence to Help Decrease Burnout Part 1

In this episode, Mona delves into the concept of emotional intelligence, exploring its significance in managing stress, avoiding burnout, and improving personal relationships. She begins by sharing her personal journey from being an 'emotional toddler' to developing better emotional regulation skills. Mona explains the key aspects and benefits of emotional intelligence, differentiating it from a fixed mindset and introducing terms like alexithymia. The episode highlights how emotional intelligence helps in both internal self-regulation and empathetic external interactions, ultimately fostering better personal and social well-being. Mona also discusses the brain's role in emotional responses, the science of getting emotionally hijacked, and the importance of working on skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills. Tune in to learn how emotional intelligence can act as a form of immunity against burnout and stress while enhancing your interactions with others.

00:00 Introduction: The Emotional Rollercoaster

01:14 Understanding Emotional Intelligence

03:36 Signs of Being an Emotional Toddler

06:25 Exploring Alexithymia

08:38 What Emotional Intelligence Is

12:05 The Brain and Emotions

21:47 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence

22:34 Components of Emotional Intelligence

25:44 Conclusion and Next Steps

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