10 + 1 ways to be emotionally intelligent

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10 + 1 Ways to be Emotionally Intelligent


Emotional intelligence describes the ability of a person to identify, understand, use, and manage their own emotions as well as the emotions of others. It is a quality that helps people advance in their career, make effective decisions in normal life scenarios including relationships, and leadership roles.


1. Learn effective listening skills

An emotionally intelligent person listens to what the person says to obtain clarity before talking.


2. Stay self-motivated An emotionally intelligent person sets goals in the face of challenges. Don’t let negativity or failures hold you back.


3. Constantly observe how you feel and behave When you are emotionally intelligent, you try to observe how you feel and act. The bustle of each day can make you neglect your attitudes and emotions.


4. Replace aggressive or passive communication with assertiveness Emotionally intelligent people are assertive in the place of aggression and passiveness.


5. Respond instead of reacting There is a subtle, yet significant difference between responding to something and reacting.When you can identify the difference and choose to respond more often rather than react, you improve your emotional intelligence.


6. Empathize with yourself and others Empathize with yourself more often rather than beating yourself up. Do the same for others.


7. Manage negative emotions and dwell on positivity To be emotionally intelligent, make a conscious choice to stay positive and put your negative emotions in check.


8. Take critique well Train yourself to accept criticism and pick it apart to find the lesson in it.


9. Be sociable and approachable Being approachable and sociable is a tell for high emotional intelligence.


10. Become a leader Emotionally intelligent people play leadership roles. They take initiative and make effective decisions.


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