What's wrong with low emotional intelligence?
Perhaps it is enough to say that such people have problems in communication, because they do not always understand the feelings of the people around them. They do not know how to listen and are focused on their own interests.
Tips for Developing Emotional Intelligence
Get to know yourself better
For self-analysis and self-knowledge, try writing down events and the emotions and feelings that follow them over a period of time, such as a week. Describe how you feel after waking up, after drinking your first cup of coffee, or after meeting with friends.
Pay attention to how your body reacts to different emotions.
When you are in love, do you feel butterflies in your stomach? How do you react to stress: do you cry or break things around you? What happens to your body when you are tired? How do you feel after strong emotional experiences?
Find the connection between your emotions and behavior
For example, when you are angry, you may take it out on others. If you are ashamed, you may avoid interacting with others. Analyze these connections and determine what you would like to change.
Find something that will bring you positive emotions
It could be something like visiting your favorite breakfast spot, enjoying a hot cup of coffee, or even hearing a child smile. When you need some positive energy, turn to these sources.
Be as open as possible in your communication with other people.
Try to be as open, calm and clear as possible. Of course, you can argue your position, but you shouldn't put pressure on it.
Watch the TV debates
To learn to accept other points of view, try this exercise: when watching a televised debate, first take the side of one opponent and then the other. This will help you understand both sides of the argument.
Develop empathy
Try to put yourself in other people's shoes and imagine what emotions they might be experiencing and how you can help them.
Earlier we talked about why people don’t remember their early childhood.
