Emotional Intelligence Flashcards
mindfulness?
learning to be more compassionate to yourself
apply adaptive coping strategies when found in stressful situations
- eg CBT, speaking to colleagues or family, meditation
not being mindful will only intensify the negative effects of the stressor
- may lead to compassion fatigue and career change
what can you do?
often caught in our own thoughts don’t see how they are driving our emotions and behaviour
- focus on the everyday
- regular mindfulness strategies
- try something new
- watch your thoughts and name them
- free yourself from past and future
emotional intelligence?
being able to
- recognise emotions can drive our behaviour
- recognise, understand and manage our own emotions
- recognise, understand and influence the emotion of others
what can emotional intelligence affect?
work performance
physical health
mental health
relationships
why is emotional intelligence important?
personal level?
have uncomfortable conversations without hurting feelings
manage our emotions when stressed or feeling overwhelmed
improve relationships with the people we care about
why is emotional intelligence important?
at a professional level?
working through setbacks and failures
coach and motivate others
encourage collaboration
giving and receiving feedback
