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Emotional intelligence is our ability to understand and manage our own ______ and the emotions of others.
Emotional intelligence is our ability to understand and manage our own ______ and the emotions of others.
emotions
The four competencies of emotional intelligence are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and ______ management.
The four competencies of emotional intelligence are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and ______ management.
relationship
People with high self-management skills tend to be patient, understanding, and good ______.
People with high self-management skills tend to be patient, understanding, and good ______.
listeners
Self-management helps control and manage your own ______.
Self-management helps control and manage your own ______.
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Sleeping on a decision can help remove ______ behavior.
Sleeping on a decision can help remove ______ behavior.
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Visualizing situational success can help avoid emotional ______ in real-life situations.
Visualizing situational success can help avoid emotional ______ in real-life situations.
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Emotions can often cloud ______, making it important to balance them with rational thinking.
Emotions can often cloud ______, making it important to balance them with rational thinking.
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The author offers an online emotional intelligence course with 32 ______.
The author offers an online emotional intelligence course with 32 ______.
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Making two lists helps clarify which ______ you are feeling versus rational actions you can take.
Making two lists helps clarify which ______ you are feeling versus rational actions you can take.
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Homeworker provides additional free tools for communication and social-emotional ______ skills.
Homeworker provides additional free tools for communication and social-emotional ______ skills.
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Study Notes
Emotional Intelligence
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Emotional intelligence is our ability to understand and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others.
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Four competencies of emotional intelligence are: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
Self-Management
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Self-management is the ability to control and manage your own emotions.
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People with high self-management skills tend to be:
- Patient
- Understanding
- Good listeners
- Sensitive
- Responders (not reactors)
- Wise
- Professional
- Polite
- Non-explosive
Tips for Increasing Self-Management
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Sleep on it:
- Helps remove reactionary behavior
- Allows for reflection
- Provides time for rationalizations
- Allows for changes in the situation overnight
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Emotions vs. Reason:
- Emotions are trying to tell us something, but they can cloud judgment.
- Make two lists:
- Emotions you're feeling
- Rational actions you can take
- Ask yourself:
- Where is emotion clouding my judgment?
- Where is reason ignoring what my emotions are telling me ?
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Visualization:
- Picture situational success.
- Our brains can't tell the difference between our imaginations and reality.
- Practice situation simulation to simulate emotional success.
- Practice visualization to avoid emotional flare-ups in real-life situations.
Additional Resources
- The author has an online emotional intelligence course with 32 skills.
- Free ebook available called "Ten Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence."
- The Homeworker website offers additional free tools for communication and social-emotional intelligence skills.
Connect with Homeworker
- Homeworker website
Emotional Intelligence
- The ability to understand and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others.
- Four key competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
Self-Management
- The ability to control and manage one's own emotions.
- People with high self-management skills exhibit traits such as patience, understanding, good listening, sensitivity, being a responder rather than a reactor, wisdom, professionalism, politeness, and avoiding explosive reactions.
Tips for Increasing Self-Management
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Sleep on it:
- This method helps reduce reactionary behavior.
- It allows for reflection and provides time for rationalization.
- Situations can change overnight, offering a new perspective.
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Emotions vs.Reason:
- Emotions serve as signals, but they can cloud judgment.
- Create two lists: one for emotions felt and another for rational actions that can be taken.
- Ask yourself:
- How is emotion clouding my judgment?
- How is reason ignoring the message of my emotions?
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Visualization:
- Visualize successful outcomes in situations.
- The brain cannot distinguish between imagination and reality.
- Practice simulating situations to achieve emotional success.
- Practice visualization to prevent emotional outbursts in real-life situations.
Additional Resources
- The author offers an online emotional intelligence course encompassing 32 skills.
- A free ebook titled "Ten Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence" is available.
- The Homeworker website provides free tools for communication and social-emotional intelligence skills.
Connect with Homeworker
- Social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Homeworker website.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of emotional intelligence, focusing particularly on self-management. It covers the importance of recognizing and regulating our emotions and provides tips for improving self-management skills. Test your understanding of these crucial competencies in handling emotions effectively.
