What is EQ :
Emotional Intelligence, is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Some researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened. such as:
- Identifying emotions
- Self-confidence and self-acceptance
- Evaluating how others feel
- An awareness of personal strengths and limitations
How is it different to IQ ?
Intelligence Quotient or IQ is a number obtained from standardized intelligence test, which represents an
individual's ability of logical reasoning.
EQ refers to an individual's level of emotional intelligence, which is represented by scores obtained in a
standardized test. It is an inborn ability.
Why is it important ?
Having high emotional intelligence helps you build relationships, reduce stress, and defuse conflict, it also allows you to empathize with others, communicate effectively, and be both self and socially aware. Life is interacting with many different types of people, it constants change and surprises. EQ is how you respond to what life gives us. It’s also a key component of compassion and understanding the deeper reasons behind other people's actions.