Emotional

Intelligence
 

“Emotional Intelligence” according to Mayer and Salovey (1990) denotes to a

person’s capacity to perceive, process and control emotional information

accurately and effectively both to himself and to others and to utilize this

information in guiding one’s level of thinking and behavior to influence others

  Emotional Intelligence known as Emotional Quotient (EQ) is the ability of an
individual to use, understand and manage his own emotions positively to
lessen stress, communicate and understand other people, face challenges and
resolve conflict.

 This may help a person to develop strong relationships, to do better in school

and in the workplace and to achieve his personal and career goals.

 This also can make you connected with how you feel, may turn your intentions

to actions and to make decisions in life which will matter and will make his life

a fulfilled one
Importance of Emotional Intelligence

1. Performance at School or Workplace

 Individuals who have high emotional intelligence can help manage complexities in the
place of work, can motivate others and may shine in their career.

 Most of the companies now before hiring are determining the rate of emotional
intelligence of an applicant to gauge his/her ability to manage stress and difficulties in
times of adversities.

 Employers are now rating EQ as important as important as the applicant’s technical

ability and they usually use EQ testing before they hire employees.
Importance of Emotional Intelligence

2. Physical Health

If a person is not able to control and manage his emotions, his

stress is not properly managed also. This inability to manage stress
may lead to health problems like increase blood pressure, increase
the risk of heart attack and stroke, defeats immune system, speeds
the aging process and others.
Importance of Emotional Intelligence

3. Mental Health

 When emotions and stress level are not controlled, these may affect the
mental health of a person which may lead to depression and feeling of
anxiety.

 People who cannot control their emotions and stress level may find
difficulty in building strong relationships. This will lead a person to feel
sad, isolated and worsen mental health problems
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4. Relationships

 Understanding one’s own emotions and ability to control it will allow a person
to express himself better and understand the feelings of others.

 If a person knows how to control his emotions, we will be good in

communicating effectively with other people with respect which may lead to
stronger relationships in both personal life and work life.
Importance of Emotional Intelligence

5. Social Intelligence

 This is the ability of an individual to build relationships successfully and to

direct other elements of his social environment.

 Being able to manage a person’s emotions may improve his/her

connections with other people in school, in the workplace and in other
communities.

 Social intelligence is the ability of a person to get along well with other
people and encourage cooperation.