The term "emotional intelligence" was introduced by psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer in 1990 and popularized by psychologist Daniel Goleman in 1995. Emotional intelligence is a person's ability to mobilize his or her skills, aptitudes and knowledge to cope effectively with the pressures of his or her environment.
It's all about using your emotions in a constructive and positive way to interact harmoniously with others. To achieve this, it's essential to be aware of what's going on inside you, and to get to know yourself better.
A TALENT THAT CAN BE LEARNED
It's by better understanding your emotions that you can be more fulfilled. Emotional skills are not innate talents, but acquired abilities that you can develop.
Learning the art of juggling emotions will enable you to adapt to any situation, and navigate an increasingly complex society.
THE BEST PREACHER FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE
- Your emotional intelligence will help you to cope with life's trials and tribulations, to adapt, to act in accordance with your desires, and to build and maintain positive relationships. It will help you to cope with the demands and pressures of everyday life.
- Not only will you be fairer in your decisions and choices, but your relationships will also be more authentic. By better understanding other people's emotions, you'll improve your relationships and defuse conflict situations.
- What's more, you'll develop your charisma, which will make you more attractive thanks to the positive energy you exude, inspiring confidence and generating support.
A LITTLE INTROSPECTION:
Ask yourself these questions to get a better understanding of your emotional functioning:
- Are you in the habit of listening to your emotions?
- What emotions do you feel most often?
- Do you find it easy to express fear, sadness, anger or joy?
- Do you think some of your physical ailments are linked to blocked emotions?
- Are you attuned to other people's emotions?
- How do you react when someone tells you how they feel?
