It is more Emotionally Intelligent (and Healthy)

We all have things about which we feel very strongly.  It may be our political affiliation, our religious beliefs (or not), or the state of the economy.  Having passionate beliefs and feelings are normal and healthy behavior.  However, expressing them in a loud or disrespectful manner is neither healthy nor emotionally intelligent.

It becomes an unhealthy pattern for us is when we concentrate on what we don’t value instead of what we do value.  Just this small switch in perspective can make a huge change in our daily lives.  When we focus on what we “don’t like”, our energy is simply not being used wisely. Continue reading ‘Let your Values Speak FOR Something…’ »

Additional sub-qualities of Emotional Intelligence…

Subtle Changes for Personal Improvement

We have reviewed in past posts the basic components of EQ.  There are five primarily accepted components of Emotional Intelligence, although some models use only four components.  As review they are:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Regulation
• Motivation
• Empathy  (left out of some models)
• Social Skills

There are additional sub-qualities of EQ.  These are: Continue reading ‘Using Emotional Intelligence to Push Your Comfort Zone’ »

Emotional Intelligence  (EQ) has been identified as a strong indicator of the level of success a person can obtain in life.  In previous posts we have defined EQ and also outlined how to increase one’s level of EQ.

This post will talk about what Emotional Intelligence is NOT.

These are the skills and competencies that are NOT part of EQ: Continue reading ‘EQ – Emotional Intelligence – What it is NOT’ »

Emotional Intelligence, sometimes called EI or EQ, is a strong indicator of the level of success one can attain in life, both in the personal and business realms.  Experts say that a heightened EQ increases happiness because it allows you to focus on feelings as well as facts.

IQ focuses on logic.  Strong emotional intelligence allows you to capitalize on your IQ because studies show that it takes both a strong IQ as well as EQ to build and maintain a successful career, strong and healthy relationships, and an overall fulfilling life.

So, can Emotional Intelligence be improved? Continue reading ‘How to Improve Emotional Intelligence – Your EQ’ »

What is Emotional Intelligence?

EQ is a strong indicator of the level of success one can attain in life, both in the personal and business realms. IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, for many years was the standard indicator of intelligence, and perhaps even thought to be an indicator of success in life. Continue reading ‘What is EQ or Emotional Intelligence?’ »