1. Developing Emotional Intelligence

2. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 2 Developing Emotional Intelligence

3. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 3 Emotional Intelligence, Journal 27 Focus Questions –What is emotional intelligence? –How can you use your emotions as a compass to stay on course to a rich, fulfilling life?

4. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 4 Right Now I Feel 1.Right now I feel… 2.I feel angry when… 3.I feel sad when… 4.I feel afraid when… 5.Right now I feel… 6.I feel calm when… 7.I feel peaceful when… 8.I feel contented when… 9.Right now I feel… 10.I feel loved when… 11.I feel happy when… 12.I feel joyful when… 13.Right now I feel…

5. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Recognizing our emotions as they occur. Managing our distressing emotions in a positive way. Controlling impulses and motivating ourselves. Recognizing others’ emotions (empathy). Handling feelings that come up in a relationship.

6. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 6 Reducing Stress, Journal 28 Focus Question –How can you soothe stressful feelings that make life unpleasant and threaten to get you off course?

7. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 7 Creating Flow, Journal 29 Focus Questions –What are you doing when you feel most happy to be alive—when you become so absorbed that time seems to disappear? –How can you create more of these peak experiences in your life?

8. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 8 Develop Self-Love, Journal 30 Focus Questions –How much do you love yourself? –What can you do to love yourself even more?

9. On Course, Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.8 - 9 Creating a Self-Care Plan 1.I can nurture myself physically by… 2.I can nurture myself mentally by… 3.I can nurture myself emotionally by… 4.I can nurture myself spiritually by…