Signs that you are emotionally intelligent

Nov '22 (edited) in The Garden

Emotional intelligence, also referred to as EQ, is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express your emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

You don't beat yourself up for making mistakes

This is because you know that making mistakes is an excellent way of learning. You stay positive and take that lesson with you for the rest of your life.

You tend to forgive people

I bet you can name a hand full of people who have disrespected you, bullied you, not supported you, you name it. People who did the opposite of good to you. You are the only one who is able to break that energetic barrier that keeps you from being happy. Just by forgiving them for what they did and moving on. (read that again) This is not easy, I get that. If you experience difficulties and want advice, send me a message or read articles online. That should get you going for sure! :)

You are in tune with your emotions.

For example, you’re able to recognize when situations are triggering a negative response in you, and you can think before you act, to avoid unhelpful, unhealthy reactions.

I can’t stress this enough, this does not mean that you don’t feel any negative emotions, it does mean that you are able to guide your negative thoughts to self-assurance and take control over your response.

You show empathy to those around you.

You can easily relate to others, you recognize how they are feeling based on their situation, and are able to provide just the comfort they need. You often make the right predictions to avoid causing hurt.

You express yourself assertively

You are able to advocate for yourself in a respectful way. Opposing to aggressive people, who do not possess this sense of control. This quality you have shows self-respect and confidence.

That's it for today. If you would like to add something to this, let me know in the comments!

Love, peace and gratitude,

Menno

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