{"id":6427,"date":"2018-10-26T08:21:15","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T15:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/?p=6427"},"modified":"2024-04-19T08:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T15:05:15","slug":"improve-emotional-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/improve-emotional-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you know your EQ? No, that is not typo on the prevalent concept of IQ. Like your intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measurement of traditional intellect, your EQ is your level of emotional intelligence. If you don\u2019t know much about your emotional intelligence skills, you owe it to yourself and your career to find out. It turns out emotional intelligence may have far more bearing on your professional success than having a high IQ.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s not to say a high IQ is inconsequential. Intelligence quotients above 110<\/a> can put you in the forefront of attaining academic credentials and demonstrating your intellectual capacities to prospective employers. But it doesn\u2019t say anything about how you relate with others, communicate or conduct yourself in a professional setting.<\/p>\n

What is EQ anyway, and what does it measure? Emotional intelligence (EQ<\/a>) is the ability to recognize, understand and manage your own and others\u2019 emotions. EQ is also an active awareness of how emotions drive behaviors and impact people positively or negatively.<\/p>\n

In 1996, American psychologist Daniel Goleman identified five key elements<\/a> of emotional intelligence:<\/em><\/h5>\n
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  1. Self-awareness<\/strong> \u2013 Understanding your emotions and actions and the effect on others.<\/li>\n
  2. Self-regulation<\/strong> \u2013 Staying in control and limiting emotional reactions and decisions.<\/li>\n
  3. Motivation<\/strong> \u2013 Setting realistic goals and maintaining high standards.<\/li>\n
  4. Empathy<\/strong> \u2013 Putting yourself in someone\u2019s situation and understanding others.<\/li>\n
  5. Social skills<\/strong> \u2013 Possessing communication, negotiation and conflict management skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Unlike IQ, which remains fairly consistent throughout a person\u2019s lifespan, EQ elements can be improved with practice and dedication to making changes. Recognizing opportunities to use EQ elements during your workday can help you hone up your abilities in each of the five main areas.<\/p>\n

    For example, an easy way to begin<\/a> is to think about your feelings and how they affect you during the day. Pause and reflect before you react and make an attempt to contain your reactions to appropriate emotional responses. Awareness is the key.<\/p>\n

    Even simple gestures such as praising others, giving helpful feedback and apologizing will improve your levels of EQ. Actions like showing empathy through helping others, keeping your commitments and moving on from resentments get easier the more often you employ them.<\/p>\n

    Here are ideas<\/a> you can use to improve your EQ:<\/em><\/h5>\n