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The Components of Emotional Intelligence

So we had already discussed last week what is Emotional Intelligence, its importance and the different spheres of our life that it affects, now today we want to look at the key components of Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional intelligence has many vital components you’ll need to understand in order to develop your EQ. As you work to strengthen each aspect, you’ll likely become more emotionally intelligent.

Firstly, there are 4 key steps in understanding emotions:

Perceiving emotions: The first step in understanding emotions is to perceive them accurately. In many cases, this might involve understanding nonverbal signals such as body language and facial expressions.

Reasoning with emotions: The next step involves using emotions to promote thinking and cognitive activity. Emotions help prioritize what we pay attention and react to; we respond emotionally to things that garner our attention.

Understanding emotions: The emotions that we perceive can carry a wide variety of meanings. If someone is expressing angry emotions, the observer must interpret the cause of the person’s anger and what it could mean. For example, if your boss is acting angry, it might mean that they are dissatisfied with your work, or it could be because they got a speeding ticket on their way to work that morning or that they’ve been fighting with their partner.

Managing emotions: The ability to manage emotions effectively is a crucial part of emotional intelligence and the highest level. Regulating emotions and responding appropriately as well as responding to the emotions of others are all important aspects of emotional management.

It is from here that the components of EQ have been chalked out.

Self-awareness

High emotional intelligence is about knowing yourself and understanding your true feelings, why you react a certain way, and what makes you tick. When you’re self-aware, you understand your moods and are better able to respond appropriately instead of reacting, which can help you make decisions with more clarity and ease.

Self-regulation

Self-regulation is your ability to soothe your nervous system when you’re in a hot emotional state. It stops you from reacting angrily or becoming impulsive when you’re excited. Self-regulation is what helps you manage your emotions, not the other way round, and it’s a key component in overall mental wellbeing.

Motivation

Motivation is your inner cheerleader. It gets you out of bed in the morning and keeps you going, even when things are tough. When you’re motivated, you have a purpose, you’re focused on your goals, and you don’t give up easily.

Empathy

Empathy is what lets you tune into other people’s emotions. It’s understanding and sharing what others feel that helps you connect with them better. When you’re empathetic, friends and family might say you’re a great listener or really get them.

Social skills

These are the tools you use to build and keep good relationships. It’s knowing how to communicate, play well with others, and resolve conflicts. Good social skills mean you’re often the person who glues the group together.

Recognizing emotions – yours and theirs – can help you understand where others are coming from, the decisions they make, and how your own feelings can affect other people.

 

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