How do we know how smart and clever someone is? In everyday life, experience alone tells us how knowledgeable a person is. But psychologists use IQ or Intelligence Quotient to measure it. Intelligence Quotient means how fast a person's mind works. How sharp his memory is, how quickly and clearly he understands something and implements it. The higher the IQ of a person, the more intelligent he is considered to be. But new research shows that IQ is insufficient to measure someone's intelligence. According to this research, in many cases EQ i.e. emotional intelligence can prove to be more important than IQ. So, today in Relationship Story we will talk about the requirements of Emotional Intelligence i.e. EQ and some ways to increase it. What is emotional intelligence and why is it so important? In the book 'Emotional Intelligence' by American psychologist Daniel Goleman, he writes that emotional intelligence is helpful in understanding, expressing and controlling our emotions. It helps us to identify, understand and respond to our own and others' emotions. Emotional Intelligence Teaches Us – According to Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence is very important to our success. He says that our level of intelligence contributes only 20% to success, while emotional intelligence contributes 80%. Some of the main benefits of emotional intelligence are as follows- 1. Better Relationships- Emotional intelligence helps us understand the feelings of others and build better relationships with them. With its help, all kinds of personal, professional and social relationships can be strengthened. 2. Stress Management- Emotional intelligence helps us reduce stress. Emotional intelligence empowers us to think and deal better in stressful situations. 3. Helps make better decisions- Emotional intelligence helps us understand our emotions and improve decisions. 4. Self-awareness- It helps to understand our strengths and weaknesses. With its help we can understand ourselves better, that is, our relationship with ourselves also improves. 5. Workplace Productivity – Emotional intelligence helps us perform better and succeed at the workplace. 6. Improves Communication- Emotional intelligence helps us communicate better. 7. Leadership Ability- It helps us to develop leadership ability. If emotional intelligence is better, one gets the strength to move forward, accept challenges and lead. After knowing the need and benefits of emotional intelligence, the question arises how to increase your emotional intelligence. In the world of psychology, there are 5 types of emotions that are advised to work on. Identifying Your Emotions Will Increase Emotional Intelligence Emotional labeling is a technique in which you practice identifying and naming your emotions. It helps you understand and control your emotions better. Emotional intelligence can be improved with its help. During emotional labeling, you identify your feelings and name them, such as I'm happy, anxious, or sad right now. The purpose of this technique is to recognize and accept your feelings rather than suppress or change them. Emotional labeling helps you connect with your emotions and understand them better, so you can make better decisions in your life and improve your relationships. Express feelings with words or maps To understand yourself better and improve your emotional intelligence, create a map of your feelings, in which you express feelings through different colors and pictures. Also practice writing down your feelings, so you can understand them better. Understand and Balance Emotional Reactions Try to understand your emotional reactions, such as why you react a certain way in a certain situation. After this, try to balance your emotions as well, in which you learn to control your emotions. By adopting these tips, you can increase your emotional intelligence and improve your life.
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EQ stands for 'Emotional Intelligence' Essential for Success: How to Understand Your Own and Others' Emotions, Increase Your EQ in These 5 Ways
