Emotional Intelligence

Question 1

mindfulness?

Answer 1

learning to be more compassionate to yourself

apply adaptive coping strategies when found in stressful situations
- eg CBT, speaking to colleagues or family, meditation

not being mindful will only intensify the negative effects of the stressor
- may lead to compassion fatigue and career change

Question 2

what can you do?

Answer 2

often caught in our own thoughts don’t see how they are driving our emotions and behaviour

• focus on the everyday
• regular mindfulness strategies
• try something new
• watch your thoughts and name them
• free yourself from past and future

Question 3

emotional intelligence?

Answer 3

being able to

• recognise emotions can drive our behaviour
• recognise, understand and manage our own emotions
• recognise, understand and influence the emotion of others

Question 4

what can emotional intelligence affect?

Answer 4

work performance
physical health
mental health
relationships

Question 5

why is emotional intelligence important?

personal level?

Answer 5

have uncomfortable conversations without hurting feelings

manage our emotions when stressed or feeling overwhelmed

improve relationships with the people we care about

Question 6

why is emotional intelligence important?

at a professional level?

Answer 6

working through setbacks and failures

coach and motivate others

encourage collaboration

giving and receiving feedback