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So which is more important? Let us first look at a clear definition of each of these two concepts.
So which is more important? Let us first look at a clear definition of each of these two concepts.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is explained as :
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is explained as :
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. "emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success"
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. "emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success"
IQ or your intelligent quotient is explained as:
IQ or your intelligent quotient is explained as:
an assessment of your intelligence derived from standardized tests that measure problem solving abilities, spatial imagery, memory, general knowledge, and other factors.
an assessment of your intelligence derived from standardized tests that measure problem solving abilities, spatial imagery, memory, general knowledge, and other factors.
In short, your IQ result states whether you are clever, or not and your EQ is all about your emotional state of mind.
In short, your IQ result states whether you are clever, or not and your EQ is all about your emotional state of mind.
The importance is that you have the opportunity to improve both your IQ and your EQ !
The importance is that you have the opportunity to improve both your IQ and your EQ !
A lot has been written about wanting to improve our lives. We often want to do this for ourselves, but sometimes we are pressured by our peers, parents or someone from the outside. Some outer force or inner drive is constantly encouraging us or pushing us to be a better person than we currently are.
We often want to improve ourselves. Some outer force or inner drive is constantly encouraging us or pushing us to be a better person than we currently are.
So if someone else believes that we can be better, what exactly is stopping us from being the best we can? Nobody wants to be a loser. Other times we are jealous of others and this jealousy forces us to make some improvements to change our outlook on life.
So if someone else believes that we can be better, what exactly is stopping us from being the best we can? Nobody wants to be a loser. Other times we are jealous of others and this jealousy forces us to make some improvements to change our outlook on life.
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But how can we improve ourselves successfully?
But how can we improve ourselves successfully?
Step 1- Improve your knowledge and skills.
Step 1- Learn and improve skills
No one knows everything. Some people see a lack of knowledge as a personal flaw, and never admits to themselves that they might possibly lack some knowledge or skill. An old Chinese proverb says: “He who asks a question, is a fool for five minutes: he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever”. We should constantly try to improve our performance. We are never too old to learn, and while everyone is concentrating here on Steemit, I find this an excellent platform to broaden my general knowledge. Constantly improving your skills and knowledge will take you a long way to improve your general performance.
No one knows everything. Although some people think they do. An old Chinese proverb says: “He who asks a question, is a fool for five minutes: he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever”. We should constantly try to improve our performance. We are never too old to learn, and while everyone is concentrating here on Steemit, I find this an excellent platform to broaden my general knowledge. Constant learning will help you improve yourself drastically.
Step 2- Learn to manage your priorities.
Step 2- Manage priorities better
Too little time and too much to do. We are all busy in our lives. We CAN'T do everything in one day. We need to learn how to prioritize to finish the important things first. My suggestion is to make a list of all your priorities, and sticking to that list. Write down everything important that needs to be done in your day, and after completing those tasks you HAVE to do on a particular day, then you can do things that you WANT to do. Remember all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You need time for yourself.
Too little time and too much to do. We are all busy in our lives. We CAN'T do everything in one day. We need to learn how to prioritize to finish the important things first. My suggestion is to make a list of all your priorities, and sticking to that list. Write down everything important that needs to be done in your day, and after completing those tasks you HAVE to do on a particular day, then you can do things that you WANT to do. Remember all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You need time for yourself.
Step 3 - Develop a positive mental attitude.
Step 3 - Become more positive
Building relationships with others, are a very important part of our lives. Maintaining that good relationship takes hard work and perseverance. In your job situation you are in contact with people constantly. Here on Steemit you are building your community and constantly communicating with others through your posts. To develop a positive attitude increases your EQ and you will overall be a happier person.
Research shows that people are likely to remember negative experiences more than positive experiences. In fact, negative emotions generally involve more thinking than positive emotions. People are more likely to choose things based on their need to avoid negative experiences, even if they have to sacrifice the opportunity of having a positive experience.
Building relationships with others, are a very important part of our lives. Here on Steemit you are building your community and constantly communicating with others through your posts. A positive attitude increases your EQ because you will feel better and you will overall be a happier person.
Why is Emotional Intelligence so important?
Why is Emotional Intelligence so important?
We all know that emotions play a crucial role in the overall quality of our personal and professional lives. EQ is far more crucial than our actual measure of brain intelligence (I.Q.). Tools and possibly technology can help us to master some information, but nothing can replace our ability to manage and master our emotions.
While emotions play a crucial role in the quality of our lives, it is far more important than our IQ
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Emotional intelligence influences our lives in the following ways:
How do Emotional intelligence influences our lives?
Physical Health – Emotional intelligence increases your ability to take care of your body and to manage stress. Only if you aware of your emotional state and reactions to stress in your life can you hope to manage stress and maintain good health.
General health – Emotional intelligence increases your ability to actually want to take care of your body and to manage stress. So start exercising more. Just walk around the block. That short little distance can be the start of a marathon.
Mental Well-Being – Emotional intelligence affects your attitude and outlook on life. It can also help to relieve anxiety and avoid depression or mood swings.
Mental status– Emotional intelligence affects your attitude and outlook on life. Being positive can help resolve negative emotions and relieve anxiety and possibly avoid depression or mood swings.
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Relationships – The better you understand and manage your emotions, the better you are able to communicate your feelings in a more constructive way. Understanding the needs, feelings, and responses of those we care about, leads to stronger and better relationships.
Stronger Relationships – The better you understand and manage your emotions, the better you are able to communicate your feelings in a more constructive way. This would make you a better person and create better relationships.
Conflict Resolution – Increased emotional intelligence improves our ability to negotiate due to the very nature of our ability to understand the needs and desires of others. It’s easier to give people what they want if we actually know WHAT they want.
Success – Higher emotional intelligence improves your self- motivation. This increases self-confidence and improves your ability to focus on a goal.
Better Communication – It’s easier to give people what they want if we actually know WHAT they want.
Please follow me and continue with me on my journey of improving my own emotional intelligence, and maybe we can all learn something worthwhile.
Success – Focus on your goals and this might rub off on someone else. People tend to follow the examples of others, so be the best example you can be!