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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the


ability to perceive, control, and evaluate
emotions. Some researchers suggest that
emotional intelligence can be learned and
strengthened, while others claim it's an
inborn characteristic.
Why is Emotional Intelligence important
?

Emotional Intelligence is the pattern of


how people’s biases in their thinking leads
them to think one thing or choice is better
than another, as well as their clarity in
differentiating within those biases to
exercise clear and sound judgement.
Signs of low Emotional Intelligence
When someone has a low EI, there are many ways
it can present itself. Below are some classic signs
of people with low emotional intelligence.

• They Blame Others for Their Problems


• They Have Poor Coping Skills
• They Struggle With Relationships
• They Turn Conversations Toward Themselves
• They Always Have to Be 'Right'
Signs of High Emotional Intelligence
When someone has a high EI, there are many
ways it can present itself. Below are some
classic signs of people with high emotional
intelligence.

• They handle criticism without denial, blame,


excuses or anxiety.
• They're open-minded.
• They're good listeners.
• They don't sugarcoat the truth.
• They apologize when they're wrong.
Components of Emotional Intelligence
Psychologist and author Daniel
Goleman has suggested that there are
five components of emotional
intelligence.
Self-Awareness
• Self-Regulation
• Motivation
• Empathy
• Social skills
How to use Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence can be used in many different ways in your daily life. Some
different ways to practice emotional intelligence include:
• Being able to accept criticism and responsibility
• Being able to move on after making a mistake
• Being able to say no when you need to
• Being able to share your feelings with others
• Being able to solve problems in ways that work for everyone
• Having empathy for other people
• Having great listening skills
• Knowing why you do the things you do
• Not being judgemental of others
IQ VS EQ
• The Research shows that IQ Success
can help you to be
successful to the extent of
20 percent only in life. The
rest of 80 percent depends 20%
on your EQ.
EQ
IQ

80%
.

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