The Meaning of Emotional Intelligence and Dimensions Attached to It.

THE MEANING OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FIVE DIMENSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH IT

What is emotion?

This is a feeling such as happiness, love, anger or hatred which can be caused by the situation one is in or the people one is with.

What is intelligence?

It is the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations. (Merriam Webster definition).

Thus;

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to set priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. ((Reedman et al)

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive emotions, to access and generate emotions so as to assist thought, to understand emotions and emotional knowledge, and to reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote emotional and intellectual growth. (Mayer & Salovey, 1997)

It is the ability to process emotional information, particularly as it involves the perception, assimilation, understanding, and management of emotion."(Mayer & Cobb, 2000)

Emotional Intelligence Importance

Physical Health – Emotional intelligence enables to be aware of our emotional state and our reactions to stress in our lives thus manage stress and maintain good health.

Mental Well-Being – A high level of emotional intelligence directly correlates to a positive attitude and happier outlook on life thus help to avoid depression and mood swings.

Relationships – Understanding the needs, feelings, and responses of those we care about leads to stronger and more fulfilling relationships with constructive communication thus better managing our emotions.

Conflict Resolution – When we can discern people’s emotions and empathize with their perspective, it’s much easier to resolve conflicts or possibly avoid them before they start.

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