Emotional Intelligence Flashcards
Our emotions are important tools for understanding and interacting with our environment
However, they are also flawed and can lead us to make mistakes, such as when we become overly emotional.
When in a state of heightend emotions, our minds are bombarded with alarming thoughts and disturbing and distorted images of our objective reality.
Therefore, there is no room for rational thought and our judgment is clouded. We require something to help us manage them effectively.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
The ability to recognize and name your feelings.
Benefits of recognizing and managing your feelings?
Can help you concentrate, control your emotions, act rationally and ultimately help you achieve your goal
What feelings should you be able to manage?
- Happiness, 2. Self-loathing, 3. Less capable of achieving something, 4. How you see yourself. 5. How people that matter see you.
One of the most important factor of helping us lead fulfilled lives.
Emotional intelligence. It is a better predictor of academic success, job performance and life success.
Can we increase our Emotional Intelligence?
Unlike IQ, we can increase our emotional intelligence throughout life.
Steps for Emotional Intelligence with others.
- Encourage them to talk about their feelings. 2. Praise them for their efforts and for showing self-control. 3. Be specific and constructive. 4. When you are very upset during a dispute, take a break to calm down.
