Do You Have Emotional Intelligence?

Do You Have Emotional Intelligence?

What is Emotional Intelligence? It is a person’s ‘ability to manage their emotions and relationships effectively.

With emotional intelligence – we are better equipped to succeed.

Consider answering these questions to see how you would rate your personal Emotional Intelligence.

1)   Do you take time to get to know yourself?

Understanding how emotions affect your behaviour is the first step to managing your feelings effectively.

2)   Do you think before you speak?

Emotionally Intelligent people take a moment to think before they give a response. They don’t make a permanent decision based on temporary emotions.

3)   Do you dwell on negative thoughts?

People with high EQ work hard to replace unwanted thoughts with more positive or realistic ones.

4)   Do you learn from negative feedback?

Accepting criticism can be difficult. Emotionally Intelligent people listen to their critics and ask, “what can I learn from this?”

5)   Do you recognise your strengths and weaknesses?

Emotionally Intelligent people have a balanced view of themselves. That’s why they can accept criticism without taking it personally.

6)   Do you show empathy?

Instead of judging or labelling the thoughts and motivations of others, Emotionally Intelligent people strive to understand them.

7)   Do you practice self-care?

People with high EQ take time out of their day to focus on themselves. They know they perform better when they have had a chance to rest and recharge.

8)   Do you focus on what you can control?

Everyone faces situations which are outside of their control. People with high EQ focus on what they can influence: their reactions, habits and priorities.

 Want to know more about developing your Emotional Intelligence? Send me an email at michelle@bakjacconsulting.com to enquire about coaching to build your personal strategies.

Michelle Bakjac is an experienced Psychologist, Organisational Consultant, Coach, Speaker and Facilitator. As Director of Bakjac Consulting, she is a credentialed Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a member of Mental Toughness Partners and an MTQ48 accredited Mental Toughness practitioner.  Michelle assists individuals and organisations to develop their Mental Toughness to improve performance, leadership, behaviour and wellbeing.  You can find her at www.bakjacconsulting.com or michelle@bakjacconsulting.com