The Keys to Emotional Intelligence Unlocking Their Power
“D o not follow where the path may lead . G o instead where there is no path and leave a trail .” — R alph W aldo E merson
Emotional intelligence or “EQ” is the ability to appropriately recognize, manage, and respond to emotions. A high EQ can be just as critical to your success as a high IQ, and experts believe people with higher EQs have stronger relationships, calmer demeanors, and more successful careers.
So, what exactly is emotional intelligence? According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, EQ is made up of five key skills.
Self-awareness is the ability to think critically and objectively about one’s own actions and feelings. One of the most important components is being able to recognize, identify, and understand your own emotions. Self-aware people know their own strengths and weaknesses, receive new information with an open mind, and understand the impact of their actions on others. Self-regulation involves taking the emotions you’ve identified and learning how to manage them. This doesn’t mean suppressing your emotions — just taking a moment to process your emotions before responding so you can express them appropriately. People who self-regulate tend to be trustworthy, conscientious, and open to change. Self-motivation is the ability to find an inner sense of purpose without the promise of an external reward like money or praise. This involves setting your own goals and pursuing them for your own sense of satisfaction and well-being. Motivated people are passionate, curious, and driven to improve themselves. Empathy , of course, involves understanding how other people are feeling. But it’s also the ability to understand how someone’s feelings are influencing their actions and knowing how to respond accordingly. Empathy makes room for compassion and increases your ability to connect with others. Social skills , lastly, are critical to emotional intelligence. They put all of the above skills together so you can communicate effectively, build rapport with other people, and form relationships. People with good social skills tend to show interest in others, have excellent listening skills, and aim to put other people at ease. Emotional intelligence affects many aspects of your daily life, like how you react to frustrations at work, how you handle an upset child, and how you respond to a friend or partner who is having a bad day. Improve your EQ today by harnessing the above five skills.
W atermelon J icama S alad
Inspired by BonAppetit.com
This late-summer salad hits every flavor note and is a great way to get acquainted with jicama, a root vegetable native to Mexico that you’ve probably passed numerous times in the produce section! It’s easy to prepare (just peel and eat) and has the crispness of an apple and the satisfying starch of potato.
I ngredients
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1 3-lb seedless watermelon
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1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 small jicama
3 tbsp fresh lime juice Kosher salt, to taste
1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
D irections 1. Prepare the watermelon by removing the rind and cutting the melon into 2 1/2-by-1/2-inch sticks. 2. Peel the jicama with a vegetable peeler, then cut it into sticks the same size as the watermelon. 3. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and jicama with jalapeño, scallion, cilantro, and lime. Sprinkle with kosher salt, toss gently to combine, taste, and adjust seasoning.
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