Let’s talk about EQ Emotional Intelligence

Emotions are part of who we are. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize emotions in ourselves and others. People rely on each other to get things done and that means understanding each other’s motives. Collaboration and team work are affected by emotional intelligence. Good ability to recognize emotions allows us to navigate social situations better. It allows us to get along better and influence others.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people What sets emotionally intelligent people apart?  They focus on the positive, You? Focus on what you can do, what you can control.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people  They surround themselves with positive people. Negative people drain energy. Look for solutions rather than piling on complaints.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people  They are able to set boundaries and be assertive when necessary. Pick your battles and make sure they are worth winning. Don’t make enemies unnecessarily.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people  They are forward thinking and willing to let go of the past. Learn from past mistakes but don’t dwell on them. Failure is not a personal reflection of the person you are.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people  They look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. Life is too short for some things and too long for others. Find enjoyment in the ordinary and everyday things.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people  They choose how they expend their energy wisely and learn from their mistakes. Move on when things don’t work out. Try not to repeat the same mistakes. Don’t hang on to anger.

7 habits of highly emotionally intelligent people  They continue to learn and grow towards independence. Learn new things. Try new things. Think deeply about what you read, what you see and what you hear. Be open minded and trust your judgment.

The value of being able to identify emotions in others.  1) Whose emotions would it be important to identify and why?  2) Why would it be important to identify people’s feelings at home? At school? At work?  3) Where else might it be useful to identify emotions?

1) Let’s take the primary emotions: love, anger, fear, sadness, and joy. How would someone know when you are feeling those feelings? What does your face look like? What does your body (posture, gestures, etc.) look like?  2) Can we always read someone’s emotions from their face or body language?  3) Are there times you put on a “social mask,” so to speak and try to hide your feelings? Why?  4) When you are feeling _________, what kind of behavior do you want or need from others?  5) How might what we discussed today benefit you?