Humans are built to form social connections, but dealing with the emotional nature of humans can be a big barrier, especially if you have struggled with your emotional intelligence for a long time like I once did.

This episode explores what EQ is, why it’s important for human connection, and the one key skill you need to learn in order to improve your EQ in your personal and work life. I discuss the science and psychology of emotions, and my personal experience as an autistic woman who has struggled with emotional intelligence for most of my life. I even reveal a bonus tip that I think might change how we approach solving the issue of low EQ.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

>> Free Audio Guide on Starting a Conversation: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/how-to-start-a-conversation

>> Communicate with Quiet Confidence: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/coaching

>> 5 Major Signs That You Are Socially Awkward: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/blog/signs-that-you-are-socially-awkward

>> Emotion Theory and Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2723854/

>> Humans are born too soon: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165587604002551

>> The Age of Brain Maturity: https://journeytocollege.mo.gov/when-does-the-brain-reach-maturity-its-later-than-you-think/

>> Long-term Effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8381469/