Do you consider yourself “emotionally intelligent”? In other words, are you able to identify and acknowledge feelings in yourself or others? How important do you think it is to be able to do that?
In “What to Know: Emotional Intelligence,” Eric Ravenscraft explains emotional intelligence, or E.I.:
Students, click through the entire story, then tell us:
How emotionally intelligent are you? Which elements described in the article — self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and socialization — do you think you are good at? Which could you work on?
Which emotions do you find easy to recognize in yourself and others?
Which emotions are more challenging for you to identify? Why do you think that is?
Can you think of a time in your life when you put emotional intelligence to use? What happened? How did it benefit you? Can you think of a time when you wish you had been more aware of your feelings or the feelings of others?
How often do you think about what emotions others may be experiencing? Do you adjust your behavior based on other people’s feelings?
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