If you know people who are excellent when it comes to managing their emotions, those who are not easily angered in stressful situations and have the ability to calmly find a solution to a problem, these are the people who have high levels of emotional intelligence. They are the ones who know themselves very well and are also sensitive to the emotional needs of others.
More and more people have grown to accept how EI is just as important as knowledge and skills when it comes to achieving professional success. And if you want to be more like this too, here are the keys to improving your emotional intelligence
Increase your self-awareness
According to Harvard Business Review, EQ or emotional intelligence is composed of how we perceive ourselves and how other people perceive us, it is about our realistic view of our strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to others. Some tools can be useful in making these assessments so that you can gather accurate results because not all people will be honest enough to give positive or negative feedbacks.
Pay attention to how you behave
As what was mentioned above, a person with high emotional intelligence is someone who can manage his emotions well and that is why you need to pay attention to your behavior as well, according to Lifehack. Notice how you react to certain emotions and observe how it affects your daily life including the way you communicate, interact and get along with others. Does it also affect your productivity?
Take responsibility for your own feelings and behavior
This one can be quite a challenging one because it is not always easy to take responsibility for anything you say or do as we all do have a tendency for blaming others for our own feelings. But beginning to learn how to accept responsibility for your own feelings and behavior can create a positive impact on your life.
Display humility
One of the most difficult tasks to master is your ability to be receptive to feedback but it is important for you to learn how to accept criticisms especially when things go wrong, and that entails swallowing your pride and choosing your battles even if you are right and others are wrong.