Written By
Aditya Shukla, Psychologist, Cognition Today
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Emotionally intelligent and emotionally sensitive people listen carefully and understand others' point of view. They use that understanding to respond appropriately.
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Impulse control is the ability to hold back an action, thought, or words even when you feel like doing it. Emotionally intelligent are good at impulse control.
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Emotionally intelligent people can calmly tolerate negative emotions like boredom, pain, discomfort, annoyance, and irritation when the situation demands it.
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Emotionally intelligent people often choose healthier coping mechanisms like pausing a conversation instead of lashing out. They choose damage control instead of escalation.
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Emotionally Intelligent people choose their words carefully and consider the appropriateness and consequences. They are able to reword their feelings based on context.
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When multiple emotions are present around them, high EQ people can prioritize which emotions need to be addressed first.
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Emotionally intelligent people are able to understand their own feelings and motivations. The base decisions on understanding themselves.
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A person with high EQ accepts mistakes when they happen and offers to take corrective action, even if they feel bad.