Emotional Intelligence

GIEVEL: Emotional intelligence, also referred to as emotional quotient or EQ, is the capacity to
recognize, make excellent use of, and regulate one's own emotions in order to reduce stress,
improve communication, empathize with others, overcome obstacles, and diffuse confusion. You
can develop stronger relationships, perform well at work and school, and reach your professional
and personal goals with the help of emotional intelligence. Additionally, it can assist you in
establishing a connection with your emotions, putting your intentions into practice, and choosing
what is most important to you.

Strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence

1. Think about Feelings- A person has to be sensitive to one’s and other’s feelings

to come up with the right manner of approach or appropriate response.

GIEVEL: Empathy is crucial because it enables us to comprehend how others are feeling and

react appropriately in various situations. It is frequently connected to social behavior, and a

lot of research demonstrates that greater empathy promotes more helpful behavior. However,

this is not always the case. Empathy can also inhibit social actions, or even lead to amoral

behaviour.

2. Pause- This is about taking a moment to stop a think before doing anything to

refrain from resorting to an unsound decision at the height of anger.

GIEVEL: David explains that pausing, merely taking the time to notice one's own feelings,

naming that bad emotion, and acknowledging its existence lessens its negative effects and

teaches us how to control our emotional reactions. David included, develops their own

procedure for pausing whenever something initially triggers unfavorable emotions. he taken

his own actions that have truly helped regain control, prevent the impulse to react in a snap,

and see the value of pausing.

3. Strive to Control one’s thoughts- This is controlling the reaction to emotions by

focusing on one’s thoughts in harmony with goals and values.

GIEVEL: Our ability to control our thoughts enables us to accomplish both our short- and

long-term objectives. It supports us in maintaining a positive, upbeat growth mindset as we

navigate both our professional and personal days. When our minds are being attacked,

especially when the attack originates within us, it is difficult to accomplish our goals.

4. Praise others – This is by way of acknowledging and appreciating others towards

attaining self-fulfillment and building trust.

GIEVEL: There is a wealth of research showing that encouraging others, whether through

compliments or gratitude, can improve mood and well-being. This implies that both the giver

and the receiver gain something. More than ever, it's critical to develop a positive workplace

culture. But because we aren't sensitive to the actual effects our encouraging messages have

on others, we frequently hold back unnecessarily.

5. Show authenticity- This is saying what we mean with what we say and we have

to stick on to our values and principles.

GIEVEL: Living an authentic life means being true to yourself and your values, and acting in

accordance with them.

Recommended tools in Enhancing Emotional Intelligence

1. Emotional Literacy Workshop- This will help teachers to communicate with

students, recognize and manage emotions and increase of self- awareness.

GIEVEL: The workshop on emotional intelligence teaches crucial abilities for success in

both personal and professional endeavors. Nurturing emotional literacy helps children: learn

to self-regulate; become resilient; develop social skills; have the ability to express their

emotions and to form positive relationships. Emotional literacy is comprised of three

essential components: self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness.

 According to Sharp (2001) emotional literacy is the ability to recognise, understand, handle

and express emotions. It can be nurtured despite being a process or journey without a final

destination. Goleman (1996) 

2. Emotional Literacy Museum- It is self-directed learning experience that teaches

about the physiology of emotions, emotional regulation and emotional literacy.

GIEVEL: The Emotional Literacy Museum is a self-guided learning environment that covers

emotional regulation, emotion physiology, and emotional literacy. Understanding, naming,

and recognizing emotions are all parts of emotional literacy.

3. Face Workshop- It is an activity, in which partners face each other while

showing different facial expressions and qualities that ends with reflection.

GIEVEL: The goal of the emotional intelligence face workshop is to help participants better

understand their emotions, intentions, responses, behaviors, goals, and how they relate to

others through a fun and meaningful exploration of who they are. They will know some
 important EQ ideas like self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social awareness,

and social skills through evocative and insightful exercises.

Bingo Emotion – It is typically a classic “Bingo” game played with emotions.

GIEVEL: In Bingo emotions Students gain awareness of various emotions while playing the

game. They are given the chance to talk about their own emotions and react neutrally to those

of others.

4. Biodots- It is a simple reminder that emotions are part of our physiology.

GIEVEL: What role do biodots play in boosting emotional quotient? For people of all ages,

biodots are a fantastic experiential tool for increasing awareness and self-management. They

are also effective at promoting concentration and focus. Small dots called Biodots adhere to

your hand and reflect your body temperature, which varies depending on how stressed you

are. You can use Biodots as a tool to relax and reduce your stress. Biodots can also be used to

demonstrate personal control in relation to emotional states. In a training or workshop

Strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence

Demonstrate Empathy- In its most basic form, empathy is the capacity to identify other
people's emotions and comprehend their perspectives on a situation. At its highest level, empathy
enables you to use that understanding to raise someone else's hearts and support them through
trying circumstances.

Apologize - Learning to apologize is the first and most important step in the healing process. Not
only does it show the recipient that you acknowledge their right to feel hurt, but it opens the way
to forgiveness.
Apologizing can help you to act better in the future, maintain your self-respect, and restore your
integrity in the eyes of others.

Forgive and Forget- Many people choose to try even though it's difficult to forgive and
forget. You need to process your emotions first, so you shouldn't rush to forget. The only
way you can truly forgive someone is to face your emotions, which will be
uncomfortable.

Protect ourselves from emotional sabotage- People frequently use self-sabotage as

a coping strategy to deal with stressful situations and painful memories. Unfortunately, it
frequently worsens issues and restricts one's capacity to successfully move forward in a
healthy manner. We must protect ourselves from emotional sabotage.

benefit from criticism – It can increase your empathy and understanding of other people,
which will enhance both your personal and professional relationships. It also enables you to learn
about appropriate expectations, healthy boundaries, and communication techniques, all of which
contribute to the development of a strong relationship