Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to communicate with and understand others
. It is important for success in both personal and professional life. There are seven signs of emotional intelligence: having a strong sense of self-awareness, being able to embrace change, managing emotions in difficult situations, having a thirst for knowledge and learning new skills, being able to empathize with others, being able to manage stress effectively, and having a positive outlook on life
.To assess how emotionally intelligent you are, consider whether you have these seven signs of emotional intelligence
. Additionally, ask yourself if you have realistic self-confidence in your owrengths and limitations; emotional insight into your feelings; emotional balance when dealing with distressful feelings; cognitive and emotional empathy towards others; prproblem-solvingkills; social responsibility; and an overall positive outlook on life
.Emotional intelligence can be developed over time through life experiences and reactions
. To increase your emotional intelligence it is important to take roles that involve interactions with people such as volunteering or joining clubs or organizations. Additionally, practice self-reflection by reflecting on your own emotions as well as those of others. Finally, be more forgiving rather than forgetting if mistakes are made.
