Emotional Self Understanding PDF

emotions also play a part on our decison-making without emotions, life is bland, plain, boring... just like this ppt.  what are emotions? lower level responses occuring in the brain, which create biochemical reactions in the body, and consequently cause changes in one...

emotions also play a part on our decison-making without emotions, life is bland, plain, boring... just like this ppt.  what are emotions? lower level responses occuring in the brain, which create biochemical reactions in the body, and consequently cause changes in one’s physical state (Hampton, 2015).  Understanding the Self Unfolding the Emotional Self Mr. Judeedon Gabute Lesson Objectives 1. Describe and explain the emotional side of the self through the lens of emotional intelligence models; 2. identify and explain the factors that influence one’s emotionality; and 3. apply emotional intelligence to one’s daily life. Emotions and Survival Emotions serve a critical survival function on making one aware of threats coming from the environment that may affect his or her inner consciousness. emotions vs. feelings emotions feelings mental portrayal; biological experience and assigns meaning to the emotion response physiological subjective experience that frame the interpretation of emotion based on personal beliefs and experiences  emotion feeling You notice a close friend hanging Later, you think, “I feel insecure out with someone else, and you about my friendship and worried feel a quick flash of jealousy. that I might lose my close connection.” This feeling reflects deeper concerns about belonging and trust.  emotion feeling You’ve just been handed back an As you sit down and reflect, you exam and you see a low grade. Your might feel upset, frustrated, or even stomach drops, and you feel embarrassed. You start thinking instant panic or disappointment. about what this grade means for your academic progress.  emotion feeling You post something on social After a while, you reflect on it and media, and it gets a bunch of likes feel proud or validated by the right away. You get a rush of attention you’re receiving. excitement—this is the immediate emotional reaction.  emotional intelligence  emotional intelligence one’s ability to understand emotion and for them to contribute in how one percieves the environment he or she is in (Mayer, Salovey, and Caruso, 2004) one’s capacity to regulate emotions and be emotionally aware which is helpful on one’s emotional and intellectual growth.  emotional intelligence the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions effectively in ourselves and others. aggregate result of both innate individual characteristics and skills people acquire and develop throught their lifetime.  emotional intelligence models The first model (Mayer, Salovey, & Caruso, 2004) as outlined 4 branches: Emotional Perception and Expression Emotional Facilitation as aids to make sound judgment Emotional Understanding and Analysis Reflective Emotional Regulation Goleman (2005) came up with his own clusters of emotional intelligence, namely: Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship management Goleman (2005) came up with his own clusters of emotional intelligence, namely: Self-awareness - emotional self-awarenes Self-management - emotional self-control - achievement orientation - adaptability - positive outlook Social awareness - empathy - organizational awareness Relationship management - influence - conflict management - coach and mentor - teamwork - inspirational leadership Bar-On’s model (1997) is made up of 5 composites: Self-perception Self-expression Interpersonal Decision-making Stress management 2 general aspects of emotional intelligence: Intrapersonal and Interpersonal. Activity: Emotions, Myself, Others Activity: Emotions, Myself, Others Activity: Emotions, Myself, Others Emotional Regulation Understanding the Self  Emotional Regulation -The attempt to influence emotion. - may take 2 forms: cognitive reappraisal and suppression (Gross, 1987) Cognitive Reappraisal - evaluation of the situation prior to making personal, subjective valuations. Suppression - denial and masking of facial expressions; hide one’s emotional state.  Emotional Regulation Cognitive/Covert strategies - experiental avoidance (avoidance of painful thoughts and feelings), rumination (repeated contemplation), acceptance, and distraction. Behavioral/Overt strategies - behavioral avoidance (not doing behaviors that lead to negative emotions), substance abuse, exercise, eating, and social activites.  Emotional Regulation curb impulsivity develop emotional efficacy acquire emotional maturity characteristics of emotional maturity and efficacy: Self-Control - managing disruptive impulses. Trustworthiness - Maintaining standards of honesty and integirty Conscientiousness - Taking responsibilty for one’s performance. Adaptability - Handling change with flexibility. Innovation - Being open to new ideas. Empathy - understanding other people and putting yourself in their shoes.