EI Preview: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
What’s more important in determining life success—book smarts or street smarts? This question gets at the heart of an important debate.
You recognize your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior. You know your strengths and weaknesses, and have self-confidence.
Emotional awareness is essentially being able to identify the emotions you’re experiencing at any given time. You first need to be as sure as possible of what you’re feeling.
Manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress and anxiety, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
You’re able to control impulsive feelings and behaviors, manage your emotions in healthy ways, follow through on commitments, and adapt to changing circumstances.