Developing emotional intelligence through a few key skills:

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is based on the foundation of reducing stress, remaining focused, and staying connected to yourself and others. You can do this by learning key skills as listed below; the first two skills are essential for controlling and managing overwhelming stress and the last three skills greatly improve communication. By practising each skill, you are ready to move on to the next.

1. The ability to quickly reduce stress in the moment in a variety of settings.
2. The ability to recognise your emotions and keep them from overwhelming you.
3. The ability to connect emotionally with others by using nonverbal communication.
4. The ability to use humor and play to stay connected in challenging situations.
5. The ability to resolve conflicts positively and with confidence.

How to learn the key skills that build emotional intelligence

The key skills of emotional intelligence can be learned by anyone, at any time. There is a difference, however, between learning about emotional intelligence and applying that knowledge to your life. Just because you know you should do something doesn’t mean you will, especially when you become overwhelmed by stress, which can hijack your best intentions.

In order to permanently change behavior in ways that stand up under pressure, you need to learn how to overcome stress in the moment and stress in your relationships by remaining emotionally aware. This means that you can’t simply read about emotional intelligence in order to master it. You have to experience and practice the skills in your everyday life.

We have also developed a series of courses that will assist you in managing stress. Our courses include Communication, Identifying feelings, Self-esteem, Positive thinking, Emotional awareness, Self-relaxation and many more.