e·mo·tion·al in·tel·li·gence

noun
the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle
interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
"emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success"\
Emotional intelligence refers to the capability of a person to manage and control
his or her emotions and possess the ability to control the emotions of others as
well. In other words, they can influence the emotions of other people also.
What Is 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.
The ability to express and control emotions is essential, but so is the ability to understand,
interpret, and respond to the emotions of others. Imagine a world in which you could not
understand when a friend was feeling sad or when a co-worker was angry. Psychologists refer to
this ability as emotional intelligence, and some experts even suggest that it can be more
important than IQ in your overall success in life.
According to Goleman, EI is a cluster of skills and
competencies, which are focused on four capabilities: self-
awareness, relationship management, and social awareness.
Goleman argues that these four capabilities form the basis of
12 'subscales' of EI.Peb 23, 2021
How Emotional Intelligence Is Measured
A number of different assessments have emerged to measure levels of
emotional intelligence. Such tests generally fall into one of two types: self-
report tests and ability tests.

Self-report tests are the most common because they are the easiest to
administer and score. On such tests, respondents respond to questions or
statements by rating their own behaviors. For example, on a statement such as
"I often feel that I understand how others are feeling," a test-taker might
describe the statement as disagree, somewhat disagree, agree, or strongly
agree.

Ability tests, on the other hand, involve having people respond to situations
and then assessing their skills. Such tests often require people to demonstrate
their abilities, which are then rated by a third party.
If you are taking an emotional intelligence test administered by a mental health professional,
here are two measures that might be used:

Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) is an ability-based test that measures

the four branches of Mayer and Salovey's EI model. Test-takers perform tasks designed to assess
their ability to perceive, identify, understand, and manage emotions.
Emotional and Social Competence Inventory (ESCI) is based on an older instrument known as the
Self-Assessment Questionnaire and involves having people who know the individual offer ratings
of that person’s abilities in several different emotional competencies. The test is designed to
evaluate the social and emotional abilities that help distinguish people as strong leaders.
There are also plenty of more informal online resources, many of them free, to investigate your
emotional intelligence.
Components
Researchers suggest that there are four different levels of emotional intelligence including emotional perception, the ability to
reason using emotions, the ability to understand emotions, and the ability to manage emotions.1

1. Perceiving emotions: The first step in understanding emotions is to perceive them accurately. In many cases, this might
involve understanding nonverbal signals such as body language and facial expressions.

2. Reasoning with emotions: The next step involves using emotions to promote thinking and cognitive activity. Emotions help
prioritize what we pay attention and react to; we respond emotionally to things that garner our attention.

3. Understanding emotions: The emotions that we perceive can carry a wide variety of meanings. If someone is expressing
angry emotions, the observer must interpret the cause of the person's anger and what it could mean. For example, if your boss
is acting angry, it might mean that they are dissatisfied with your work, or it could be because they got a speeding ticket on
their way to work that morning or that they've been fighting with their partner.

4. Managing emotions: The ability to manage emotions effectively is a crucial part of emotional intelligence and the highest
level. Regulating emotions and responding appropriately as well as responding to the emotions of others are all important
aspects of emotional management.

The four branches of this model are arranged by complexity with the more basic processes at the lower levels and the more
advanced processes at the higher levels. For example, the lowest levels involve perceiving and expressing emotion, while higher
levels require greater conscious involvement and involve regulating emotions.
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

Emotional intelligence is essential for good interpersonal communication. Some
experts believe that this ability is more important in determining life success
than IQ alone. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to strengthen your
own social and emotional intelligence.
According to Daniel Goleman , an American psychologist who helped to popularize
emotional intelligence, there are five key elements to it:

Self-awareness.

Self-regulation.

Motivation.

Empathy.

Social skills.
What is the most dangerous emotion?
Anger

-This emotion is the most dangerous because it can cause us to take actions that we may later
regret. Finding healthy ways to express our anger is critical during this time so that we stay on
track with our recovery
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IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL ISSUES are matters of economic, environmental, social and political concerns that affect the whole
world as a community. These issues disrupt the natural framework of humanity, disturbing economic and social
progress.

TOP 10 GLOBAL ISSUES

1. CLEAN WATER- water is back substancerequired for a living organisms. Withoutit, human
health inetably fails. According to a report by the United Nations, there is enough fresh water
on the planet for everyone. Unfortunately, 844million people lack access to it, and one of hree
people do not have access to a tiolet. Millions perish daily from unhyggienic diseases due to
inadequate water and sanitation. Government are making efforts to assist those in need but
are hindered by declining economics and disorganized infrastractures.
2. Food Security-Like water, food helps people lead healthy lives. Globally, 12.9 percent of the population is
undernourished. Developing countries struggle with providing an adequate food supply to their people; as a
result, nearly 795 million people do not have enough food to meet their nutritional needs. The World Food
Programme, a humanitarian effort established by the U.N. to combat hunger and food security, is working to
bring relief to developing countries, currently assisting more than 80 countries every year.
3.Health-Universal health is a growing concern. Unfortunately, diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis,
smallpox and polio are still claiming the lives of thousands of people worldwide, mostly in developing nations.
The World Health Organization is a global initiative that provides antibiotics and vaccinations all over the world.
Since its inception, polio cases have declined by 99 percent, tuberculosis treatment has saved more than 37
million people, and in 2016, zero cases of Ebola were reported in West Africa.
4. Human Rights-Every person deserves basic rights, regardless of their race, sex or ethnicity. In 1948, the
United Nations created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which today is commonly known as the
International Human Rights Law. This declaration promotes and protects human rights civilly, economically,
politically and socially.
5.Maternal Health-is a global human rights issue, making it one of the key examples of global issues. There
are an estimated 830 pregnancy-related deaths each day. This is mainly due to lack of maternal care. Women die
from infections, postpartum bleeding, blood clots and other conditions. The United Nations Population Fund
develops relationships with governments around the world to train healthcare professionals to provide expert
maternal care to expecting mothers.
6. Girls’ Access to Education-Girls deserve the right to learn. Currently, 98 million girls do not attend school due to barriers
like poverty, gender bias, governmental conflict, safety concerns and a lack of educators, classrooms and curriculums. Global
Citizen reported that schools are sometimes hours away from where children live, making it unsafe for them to travel alone. Let
Girls Learn is a U.S. global strategy targeting an increase in safe access to education for girls and educators. Funds are directed
towards curriculums to help girls read and write.
7. Digital Access-We live in a digital age where we can find all the help we need online. This luxury is absent in many countries,
as more than four billion people do not have access to the internet. Internet connectivity would assist those living in developing
countries with finding help and aid. With online options, people in need can contact international aid programs to get assistance
faster.
8. Foreign Aid Budgets
The world would like to believe it does enough for the poor, but sadly this is not true. In the U.S., the International Affairs Budget
only makes up 1 percent of the federal budget. Increasing the foreign aid budget is actually beneficial to the American economy.
It helps create more jobs in the U.S. and builds wealth in developing countries.
9. Women’s Rights-Women’s rights are human rights. Women suffer discrimination in many areas: laws, the workforce and
gender-based stereotypes and social practices. The first conference on global feminism was held in Nairobi in 1985 and involved
more than 15,000 non-governmental organizations, encouraging 157 governments to adopt strategies geared towards equality,
development and peace for women.
Refugees
10. Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their homeland due to war, conflict and abuse. Foreign countries have
granted them asylum for thousands of years. Refugees are sometimes denied entry into other countries, leaving them without
basic human rights such as food, healthcare, education and jobs. Children make up the largest percentage of refugees. The U.N.
Refugee Agency currently provides aid and safekeeping to 59 million refugees.
ASIANS- morethan half of the planet lives in Asia. Six of the 10 largest nations in the world in the Asia
Pacific, and the region is playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, international
security, and the world's collective efforts to advance human development. The dynamism of Asian
economies contributed greatly to tlobal economic recovery, simultaneously liftling more than half billion
people out of poverty. Glittering cities and bustling ports bear testament to the-called “Asian Miracle”
that has become the dominant narrative inneconomic and political analysis of recent years.

THE CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING ASIA

 Lack of transparency and accountabilityin government

 Persistent poverty and rising income inequality
 Exclusion of women from political and economic life
 Ethnic and religious conflicts
 Access to justice and human rights and
 Disaster management, climate change and water resource management.