EQ And Mindfulness Flashcards
What is EQ
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognise, interpret and process the emotions in yourself and others.
What three things influence emotional intelligence
Genetics, upbringing and the environment
What can you do to better your emotional intelligence
Get to know yourself, learn your triggers, empathise, own your emotions and go with your gut. Be mindful, practise humour and have social awareness
What does it mean to get to know yourself
To be self aware, to have a realistic appreciation of your strengths and weaknesses and how the come across to others
How to improve self awareness
Peer feedback
What does it mean to empathise
To see things from someone else’s perspective
What should you do if someone upsets you
Pause, and reflect on why their actions led you to feel this way instead of reacting impulsively.
What is a conversation and how does it link to your emotions
A conversation is a two way interaction and it takes two people to make you angry, frustrated or sad.
What does it mean to trust your gut
It means listen to your body. Your stomach might feel like it’s doing backflips or your muscles might tense up when your doing a specific thing. Use these signs as research when making a rational decision
Do you think being a teenager is hard and why
Yes, there are pressures, created by social media, your peers, changes taking place in your body and brain, and adults who often do not seem to understand.
What are steps to take when dealing with certain emotions
Talk to someone, such as a parent, doctor or grief counsellor if needs be
What to do when you think a friend or family member is battling with their mental health
- let them know you care and support them
- treat them with respect and dignity
- talk to them about their feelings
- suggest that speaking to someone they feel comfortable with may make them feel better
- offer assistance
Why is empathy important
Having empathy for someone is a key skill that is important for any relationship, but especially so when someone is experiencing mental or emotional distress
What is grief
A natural response to loss of something or someone important to you. Typically experienced as emotional suffering
What is depression
An illness of persistently feeling sad. It causes pain to you and to those who care about you and can often result in reduced levels of motivation
What is trauma
A physical or emotional injury caused by external factors
What is a crisis
A stressful state of panic or confusion, typically caused by an unexpected event, situation or decision.
What is mental health
A state of well being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
How to deal with emotions
Putting emotions into words is a good way to manage emotions
What are strategies help with coping with mental health
- Exercising
- getting a sufficient amount of sleep
- adopting a positive attitude
- getting involved in hobbies
- developing problem solving and decision making skills
What are the physical symptoms of grief
Nausea, tiredness and weight loss or gain.
Answer true or false:
the pain of grief go away if you suppress it
False
Answer true or false:
you will cry if you are truly grieving
False
Answer true or false:
Not everyone goes through all five stages of grief
True
Answer true or false:
Blaming yourself can be a natural part of the grieving process
True