You’re struggling to understand your own emotions. Can Emotional Intelligence help you?

Emotions are the technology nature gives us to interact with the world. They inform us about our perceptions, beleifs and also of external stimuli that we need to respond to. Unfortunately, the majority of us are emotionally illiterate. We weren't taught about how emotions work, how to understand, regulate and respond to them. Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to do exactly that to be better equiped for life and leadership's challenges and, fortunately, it can be learned and practiced to be improved.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to know and understand your emotions to regulate them well and not just go with the flow. Keeping a balance is what it helps with. It can help you identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and help you face reality rather than living in illusion.

Have you ever felt like your emotions are a mystery even to yourself? Discover how emotional intelligence can be the key to unlocking and understanding your inner feelings. Emotional intelligence helps you recognize and understand your emotions. Self-awareness is the first step in managing your emotions effectively. Once you understand your emotions, emotional intelligence allows you to regulate them. This means controlling impulsive reactions and adapting to changing circumstances. Emotional intelligence is about understanding others and yourself. By developing your emotional intelligence, you can gain greater insight into your emotions and improve your overall well-being.

Noticing you are feeling 'something' is the first step to EI. Next work out what the feeling is, can you name the emotion. This isn't as easy as it first sounds if you've never had your feelings accepted or validated. A wheel of emotions (Google it) can be useful Lastly reflect on what that feeling might be about. What's made that feeling come up, what is the feeling telling you. Practicing these reflective steps help grow self awareness.

In my experience the emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness. We can enhance self-awareness, recognizing and understanding our feelings more effectively. This can lead to better emotional regulation, allowing you to manage our emotions in a healthier way. It also involves empathy, which can help you understand the emotions of others, providing valuable insights into our own feelings. Through practices such as self-reflection, mindfulness, and seeking feedback from others, we can improve our EI and gain a deeper understanding of our emotions.

La inteligencia emocional es tu destino físico, mental y hasta del logro de tus objetivos. Las emociones son las que nos mueven o nos detienen a salir adelante. Las emociones se generan con nuestros pensamientos repetidos y así el cuerpo reacciona a la frustración, enojo, ansiedad y estrés entre otras. Las emociones deben ser reconocidas y comprendida para después ser modificadas.

EI is important in every relationship you have, including the one you have with yourself. The stronger your emotional intelligence, the stronger your connections and understanding of others is. Improving all relationships. Like all forms of intelligence, emotional intelligence can be learned, practiced and improved. It starts with self awareness to understand yourself, and then self development to understand your 'blind spots' which are outside of your awareness or may be avoided/denied.

Emotional intelligence is very important in our lives as it helps us to understand ourselves and others, and it also help us to manage and control our emotions and to deal with difficult situations without losing our cool, and to make strong human connections.

Emotional intelligence is your secret weapon for success in life and work. It's like having an inner GPS for navigating emotions—you can read the room, manage stress, inspire teamwork, and communicate like a boss. With it, you're more adaptable, resilient, and able to handle whatever life throws at you. It's not just about getting ahead; it's about creating meaningful connections and leading a balanced, fulfilling life. Essentially, emotional intelligence makes you unstoppable, in the best way possible.

Para saber lidar com nossas emoções é necessário em primeiro lugar reconhecer o que você está sentindo: ansiedade, angustia, raiva, medo, etc. Depois que você "nomea" isso, Faça uma pausa: não reaja, respire e reflita: "Porque estou sentindo isso? Responda para si mesmo mentalmente porque está sentindo e depois se pergunte: Vale a pena mesmo gastar minha energia neste sentimento? O que ele me trás de bom/útil? Como posso mudar isso para não perder meu equilíbrio/bom humor? Se você fizer deste pequeno exercício uma prática constante, vai dar um grande passo na auto regulação emocional e acredite, muitos dos seus problemas vão acabar.

Really knowing yourself, how you feel, why you feel that way, & how you react to that feeling is THE key to understanding your emotions. Once you understand your emotions, you are less likely to react to your feelings in the moment. Meaning when you know what brings up strong feelings in you (and why), you then have a chance to contain those feelings inside you, rather than spill out on everyone else. You can then choose how you respond when upset, irritated, angry, sad etc and not let your actions and behaviour be an automatic emotional reaction. This creates an opportunity to change how you respond to situations ... especially those situations that can't be changed. Protecting your emotions and energy.

Yes I agree emotional intelligence helps us to understand our triggers , it genuinely helps us to dig in and to find out the root cause of our trauma. I've seen people with weak emotional intelligence lack self-awareness, they don't know their strengths and weaknesses, their triggers, and in difficult situations they let their emotions control them rather than to control their emotions. So yes emotional intelligence help a lot to understand our own emotions, our weak points, so that we can work on it, it help to recognize the deep down traumas of ourselves, also help to acknowledge and accept them and then heal.

Emotional intelligence is like being your own emotion detective. It helps you tune into your feelings, figuring out why you're feeling a certain way and what it means. It's about recognizing the whispers and shouts of your emotions, then understanding their messages. This self-awareness allows you to navigate your emotions, rather than being blindsided by them. It's empowering—you get to manage your reactions and make choices that align with your values and goals. Basically, it's about getting to know the real you, on a deep, emotional level.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) can indeed be a powerful tool in understanding and managing your emotions. It involves being aware of your own emotions, recognizing how they affect your thoughts and behaviors, and effectively managing them, which can lead to improved self-awareness and interpersonal relationships. Consider exploring resources (Meditation / Religious thoughts or working with a coach to develop your emotional intelligence skills further.

La inteligencia emocional se desarrolla: *leyendo de forma continua textos de crecimiento personal *asistiendo a conferencias sobre el tema *tomando cursos *anotando cada día durante un mes las emociones que sientes *no te resistas a la emoción porque se volverá más fuerte *se compasivo y comprende que una emoción toma mucho tiempo en modificarse

First of all, give yourself permission to feel. We have been educated not to pay much attention to our emotions, to discard them: "Don't cry, don't get angy, don't be sad, don't be a baby, don't be a girl, don't be so emotional..." Since a very young age we learn that emotions are a problem to be controlled and solved, not an energy to be felt, understood and managed. Start by listening to your body, how it reacts with different emotions? Start noticing the small nuances between different emotions. Broaden your emotional vocabulary, go beyond sad, happy, angry, disgusted and frightened. It is not the same to be angry, than frustrated, impotent, annoyed or furious.

Notice feelings and sensations in your body. See if there are any emotions coming up when you experience these sensations. When you have a feeling try and put an emotion to it (look up the wheel of emotions if labelling how you feel is tough) Listen to feedback on how others see you emotionally (seek it if you are in a strong/supportive place) this can bring 'blind spots' into awareness Test your thoughts and beliefs .... remember we don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. How you feel about yourself influences everything in your life.

The artistry of emotional intelligence Life metaphor: imagining the process of sculpting a masterpiece. Three key steps: 1. Attune to It: Be a sculptor; feel every curve of the clay, pay close attention to your emotions. Tune in to the subtleties, understanding the nuances that = emotional landscape. 2. Label It: Choose the perfect color palette. Label your emotions, reflecting on your work, ponder the causes and consequences of your emotions. Get curious and dive into understanding the brushstrokes that shape it. 3. Challenge It: Contour and sculpt away negative thoughts as if you were refining imperfections in your art work. Challenge irrational beliefs, creating more harmonious emotional composition & work.

Boosting your emotional intelligence is like leveling up in a video game—it makes you stronger, wiser, and more capable. Start by being curious about your feelings. Ask yourself, "What am I feeling and why?" Listen to others with an open heart, trying to feel what they feel. Practice empathy, putting yourself in their shoes. Then, work on managing your emotions, like taking deep breaths or counting to ten when upset. Finally, practice, practice, practice. Like any skill, emotional intelligence grows the more you use it. It's about becoming a better friend to yourself and others, one emotional insight at a time.

Consider logical reasoning as the North Star in your life. It’s the foundational guid for the emotional compass for most. Think of it as a seasoned explorer that relies on facts and evidence to navigate uncharted territories, logical reasoning helps you dissect your emotions with a clear lens. Picture it as having a compass that steers you away from the shallows of emotional biases, offering a reliable wayward path through the unpredictable currents of decision-making. By harmonizing the waves of emotion with the compass of logic, you can navigate the complexities of life, making well-informed decisions with a confident hand on the wheel leading the way.

Ao se deparar com um desafio/problema use o raciocínio lógico e sua memória. Revisite uma situação passada em que você conseguiu superar o problema onde aquele mesmo sentimento apareceu. Lembre-se que se você conseguiu antes, você já tem essa capacidade. Então escreva uma lista de evidências/fatos para você poder comprovar para si mesmo que você já foi capaz de superar aquilo antes e portanto vai conseguir fazer isso agora novamente.

Behind each emotion there is a personal value that might be under attack, or that is being lived. That is why you are perceiving this energy. Take a deep breath (or 2, or 3) to stop the "crazy monkey" in your amygdala (we all have it), from reacting immediately. Engage your pre-frontal cortex (wise brain). Notice your body sensations, Label your emotion, and inquire on the value or personal beleif at stake, so you understand why you are feeling as you do. Once you have a better and clearer understanding, make a decission on how to respond in a constructive way. Going to therapy also helps. ;) If you don't do a due diligence to understand your emotion and what it is trying to tell you, you will end up making erratic and bad decisions.

En mi experiencia, realizo una Sesión de Retroalimentación de 360 Grados. Para la actividad, se prepara una lista de preguntas sobre habilidades emocionales y se explican claramente los objetivos de obtener retroalimentación honesta. Se programan reuniones individuales con amigos, familiares o colegas para solicitar comentarios, se escucha activamente sin interrupciones y se toman notas. Después, se reflexiona sobre los comentarios recibidos, se identifican áreas de mejora y se establecen objetivos específicos. Finalmente, se hace un seguimiento regular del progreso y se toman medidas para mejorar las áreas identificadas.

Las emociones son aprendidas en su mayoría y sí pueden ser modificadas con razonamiento lógico. Hay que medir la frecuencia, la intensidad y la duración de la emoción que buscas modificar. Hay emociones que se presentan sin razón aparente y pueden venir del pensamiento colectivo.

En mi experiencia, utilizo estas actividades: Autoconocimiento emocional: a- Diario de emociones: Dedica unos minutos cada día a escribir sobre tus emociones, identificando qué las desencadenó y cómo te hicieron sentir. b- Atención plena: Realiza ejercicios de mindfulness para estar más presente en el momento y consciente de tus emociones sin juzgarlas. Desarrollo de habilidades emocionales: a. Practica la autorregulación: Identifica las emociones intensas y busca maneras saludables de gestionarlas, como la respiración profunda, el ejercicio físico o la meditación. b.Mejora la empatía: Ponerte en el lugar de los demás te ayudará a entender mejor tus propias emociones al comprender cómo otros se sienten en situaciones similares.