Reflection Week 3
My overall emotional intelligence score of 71. I think I have a solid
foundation in emotional intelligence. This score suggests that I have
the potential to further develop my leadership capabilities and
interpersonal skills. I see that my self-awareness is at a moderate
level with a score of 13. I can usually tell when I’m feeling emotions
like anger by noticing physical signs. However, I realize I need to
better understand what triggers these emotions. While I’m aware of
some of my emotional signals, I’m not always fully aware of why my
mood shifts or why my emotions suddenly become stronger.
Sometimes, my mood changes without me noticing right away, and I
miss the signs that show an emotional shift is happening. I need to
pay more attention to how my body and mind react to different
situations so I can manage my emotions before they get too intense.
By becoming more aware of these patterns, I believe I can have
better control over how I respond in emotional situations.
I have moderate ability to manage my emotions with the score of 14.
I have a short temper and it’s difficult for me to lower my rising
anger but on the flip side it goes away as fast as it comes. I can
handle my anger and stress to some extent depending on what kind
of issue, if it is a personal one, I have a hard time relaxing when I’m
under pressure and it’s difficult for me to calm down quickly when I
get angry. However, I can keep my composure when its work related.
This still shows that I need to work on better ways to manage my
emotions. Maybe by focusing on the present moment and paying
attention to how I feel can help me recognize stress or anger early
and keep it from getting worse.
I have a relatively strong sense of empathy with the score of 17. I’m
good at helping others with their emotions and showing that I
understand how they feel. However, I could get better at noticing
when someone is upset and having deeper, more meaningful
conversations. I feel confident in my empathy skills, thanks to my
background in psychology, which helps me relate to others’ emotions
and understand the science of why someone behaves due to what
reason. This skill is important for building strong relationships and
offering support to those around me. Something I can improve on
could be noticing non-verbal cues like facial expressions, posture or
tone of voice which in turn can help me recognize when someone
might be upset, even if they don’t say it directly.
I scored low in motivating myself with a score of 9. I have ADHD and
its tough having to keep focus on things that are disinteresting. I find
it hard to stay motivated, especially with tasks that don’t interest
me. I also struggle to break bad habits and keep myself focused on
these situations. I often have trouble working on tasks that don’t
grab my attention, and this is something I really need to improve. I
tend to want quick results, which isn't always helpful. A way for me
to improve this score would be rewarding myself after completing
each small step can help keep me motivated. I’ll also focus on using
positive self-talk and visualization techniques to create a sense of
motivation.
My social skills are one of my stronger areas with a score of 18. I’m
good at bringing people together, solving conflicts and showing that I
understand their feelings. I also have a strong sense of empathy,
which helps me in my interactions with others. However, I need to
be better at consistently following through on what I say and helping
others feel more supported. One challenge for me is that if someone
is unwilling to compromise, I tend to get frustrated and avoid dealing
with the conflict altogether.
This assessment has given me a clear picture of where I stand in
terms of emotional intelligence. I see that I have strengths in
empathy and social skills, which are important for working with
others. However, I also see the need to focus on improving my self-
motivation and awareness of my emotions. By working on the
strategies I’ve outlined, I am confident that I can grow in these areas
and further develop my emotional intelligence over time.
