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5 Tips to Improve your Emotional Intelligence (EI)



Emotional intelligence(EI) is a term that is used to measure our ability to manage our own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Having a good EI indicates that you live a happy and stress-free life. EI can influence our personal and professional life's to a great extent. Having the ability to understand and manage our own emotions can be a great aid in accelerating success in every area of our life.

Emotional intelligence Quotient (EQ) is as important or even more important than the Intelligent quotient (IQ). Unfortunately, we are only trained to improve our IQ but not our EQ. Of course, having a good IQ will help you land up in a good job and make a decent living. But, I am not sure if it will guarantee you a happy life. There are millionaires and billionaires out there with lavish money and zero happiness. Ultimately, we need happiness and peace over anything else. It is undeniable that one needs to have a good EQ to live a happy, peaceful, and contented life. Below are some tips that you can inculcate to your life to improve EI:

1. Respond instead of reacting

The most constructive way in which you can improve your EQ is by learning to pause whenever you feel a surge of emotions. I was someone who had no control over my temper. I used to burst out and scream whenever I was angry. This actually worsened my mental health more and more.

Then, I decided to learn and change myself. I started reading and researching more on how to improve my emotional stability and such. That is when I came across this pause and reflect technique. Being forthright, this is going to be a little hard at the beginning. But once you start observing your emotions, you will know when you are about to burst out. Now, put a stop to the venting of the emotions. Pause. Breathe. And respond in a calm manner no matter how intruding the situation may be. This has a great ability to slow down your emotions and help you think clearly. Learning pause and respect will not only serve you good but also to the people around you.



2. Improve listening skills

Improving your active listening skills will also develop your EQ. Being a good listener will give you more information on that person and their perspective of the world. An active listener is also less impulsive and more clear.

Understand that listening is not only about listening to the words and sentences of the other person. It is also the ability to understand the non-verbal details of the communication, like body language. Being a good listener will eliminate any misunderstandings and develop a sense of trust between the speaker and the listener.

3. Be optimistic

You need to be optimistic to tackle all the emotional depths with ease.  Being optimistic means able to look through the problem to derive a solution no matter what the situation is. Optimism will give you a sense of confidence and clarity. Remember that clarity and awareness is very important when it comes to developing a good EQ. 

 Secondly, the environment you create also influences your Emotional Quotient. If you are someone who always carries a positive attitude showering positivity to all the places you go, then you are more likely to create a positive environment around you. This will help you in developing your EQ more and more.



4. Develop perspective

Having a good EQ means that you have the ability to manage your emotions and also the emotions of others. To manage other emotions you first need to be in their shoes and walk their life. This will be possible only if you develop a perspective. Remember that everyone in this world is unique and has a unique perspective. So, out in work to understand how the other person feels and thinks. Put yourself in their place and think as they do. So that you will always choose the best for you as well as them.

5. Ownership

Being responsible for your emotions is extremely important if you want to have a good EQ. Never ever blame others for what you feel. If you feel hurt in response to what someone says or does then do not lash out at them, you are responsible for that. You are not a puppet and they do not have the strings to control you. You are in total control of your emotions. Your reaction is your responsibility. Your feelings are your responsibility. Once you start to accept your feelings and take ownership on them then this will have a great positive impact on all areas of your life.



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