 In prior blogs and many of our programs we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in building resilience and enhancing well-being. At a recent conference I heard a great speaker, Rita B. Allen, offer 5 tips and strategies to help you develop the four aspects of EQ. Try a couple of her ideas listed below this week and check out her website for more information - http://www.ritaballenassociates.com/.
Self-Awareness – Tips & Strategies • Know yourself very well, study your emotions • Take inventory of biases, triggers and hot buttons • Notice the impact of your emotions on others • Ask others for their insights; welcome feedback • Recognize what causes stress for you and how you deal with it Self-Management – Tips and Strategies • Be an active listener • Learn to look at things objectively • Practice breathing techniques; relax body and mind • Manage what you tell yourself, stay positive and use humor • Embrace and welcome change Social Awareness – Tips and Strategies • Take and show personal interest, seek to understand • Put yourself in other people’s situations • Be expressive, exhibit affirmation, smile • Learn the norms of your environment, culture • Read people, watch body language, cues and moods Relationship Building – Tips and Strategies • Build and nurture relationships with intentionality • Keep an open mind to new ideas, thoughts and perspectives • Manage conflict positively and effectively • Acknowledge other people’s passions, motivations, interests and feelings • Work to ensure your intent aligns with your impact Wishing you success in all aspects of life, Tom Klisiewicz Founder and President Smart Health Wellness and Performance
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9/3/2018 12:55:19 pm
I topped our high school entrance exam but the moment I took college entrance exams, I did not even make it to the list. I did not really fail but how come someone who is supposed to have a high IQ not be able to choose what course to take in college because she didn't make it to the student's with the highest scores? I guess if we don't take a close watch with our EQ or emotional intelligence, we lose focus and we end up not maximizing our full learning potential.
Tom Klisiewicz
9/3/2018 01:57:33 pm
Thanks for the comment! Another key concept in this situation is having a "Growth Mindset". This is a mindset in which you believe that with effort you can become better and that failure is just part of the learning process. Wishing you success in all aspects of life, Leave a Reply. |
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