Emotional
Intelligence
Definition
Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the ability to perceive,
use, understand, manage, and handle emotions. People with high
emotional intelligence can recognize their own emotions and
those of others, use emotional information to guide thinking and
behavior, discern between different feelings and label them
appropriately, and adjust emotions to adapt to environments.
History
Although the term first appeared in 1964, it gained popularity in the
1995 bestselling book Emotional Intelligence by science
journalist Daniel Goleman. Goleman defined EI as the array of skills
and characteristics that drive leadership performance. Some
researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be learned and
strengthened, while others claim it is an inborn characteristic.
Emotional
intelligence
1.Self-regulation 3.Social-awareness/Empathy
In order for you to engage your EQ, you must Social awareness enables you to recognize
be able to use your emotions to make and interpret the mainly nonverbal cues
constructive decisions about your behavior. others are constantly using to communicate
When you become overly stressed, you can with you. These cues let you know how
lose control of your emotions and the ability others are really feeling, how their emotional
to act thoughtfully and appropriately state is changing from moment to moment,
and what's truly important to them.
2.Self-awareness 4.Social-skills
Being able to connect to your emotions— Working well with others is a process that
having a moment-to-moment connection with begins with emotional awareness and your
your changing emotional experience—is the ability to recognize and understand what other
people are experiencing. Once emotional
key to understanding how emotion influences
awareness is in play, you can effectively
your thoughts and actions. develop additional social/emotional skills that
will make your relationships more effective,
fruitful, and fulfilling.
Emotional Intelligence Infographics
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03 Empathy
02 Self-control
01 Perseverance
Self-motivation
Why is
emotional
intelligence so
-As we know, it's not the smartest people who are the most
successful or the most fulfilled in life. You probably know people
who are academically brilliant and yet are socially inept and
unsuccessful at work or in their personal relationships. Intellectual
ability or your intelligence quotient (IQ) isn't enough on its own to
achieve success in life. Yes, your IQ can help you get into college,
but it's your EQ that will help you manage the stress and emotions
when facing your final exams. IQ and EQ exist in tandem and are
most effective when they build off one another.
Emotional
intelligence
affects:
Your performance at school or work: High emotional intelligence can help you
navigate the social complexities of the workplace, lead and motivate others, and
excel in your career.
Your physical health: If you're unable to manage your emotions, you are
probably not managing your stress either. This can lead to serious health
problems.
Your mental health: Uncontrolled emotions and stress can also impact your
mental health, making you vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
Your relationships: By understanding your emotions and how to control them,
you're better able to express how you feel and understand how others are feeling.
Your social intelligence: Being in tune with your emotions serves a social
purpose, connecting you to other people and the world around you.
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