What is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions and those of others effectively, to achieve emotional and social balance. It consists of five key skills

1. Self-awareness: Knowing what you're feeling at any given moment.
2. Self-management: Controlling your emotions and not letting anger or sadness take over.
3. Self-motivation: Using your emotions as fuel to motivate yourself towards goals.
4. Empathy: Understanding and sensitively interacting with the emotions of others.
5. Social skills: Building healthy and sustainable relationships with 
6. those around you.

Human Story: How Empathy Changed My Life     

 

Leila, a mother of two, says her life changed completely when she began to understand the importance of Emotional Intelligence. She had ongoing problems with her husband due to poor communication. After learning how to recognize and manage her own and her husband's feelings, she became calmer and more attentive. Now, she describes their relationship as "more harmonious and less conflict-ridden."

How Can You Develop Emotional Intelligence

Practice active listening: Focus on what others are saying without interrupting.

Monitor your feelings: Dedicate daily time to analyze your feelings and understand their source.

Be honest with yourself: Don't be afraid to admit your mistakes or negative feelings.

Learn to say "no": Sometimes, preserving your mental health is more important than pleasing everyone.

 

Emotional Intelligence is the Key Happiness

In a world full of pressures and challenges, Emotional Intelligence becomes a powerful tool for resilience and success. When we learn to understand our own and others' emotions, we can build better relationships and a more balanced life.