- EQ and IQ
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand both your own feelings and emotions and that of others you interact with. Some of the skills that show emotional intelligence are:
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Communication
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is different to IQ but both can be important. EQ refers to ones ability to understand yourself and those around you and not simply your academic ability. IQ measures a persons problem solving and logical skills. This can corelate with a persons academic ability and knowledge but not how successful they will be in life. Having a higher EQ can be a good indicator of successful people as they are able to work well with others and achieve their goals through a deeper understanding of themselves. Improving your EQ is a great way to increase your happiness, leadership skills and perception of others.