What is Emotional Intelligence and How Does it Impact My Life? Published January 14, 2020 by Joe Singson Schedule A Demo Share this Share on Twitter You’ve probably heard of the concept of emotional intelligence, or EQ, before. In this post, we’ll briefly discuss what exactly emotional intelligence is and how it can impact both your professional and personal life in a positive way. What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize our own internal feelings, as well as the feelings of others. Our level of emotional intelligence is a major factor in how effective we are in our relationships with others. Individuals with high emotional intelligence can: Identify and name one’s own emotionsHarness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem-solvingManage emotions, both by regulating one’s emotions and by cheering up or calming down other people People with high emotional intelligence have an easier time connecting with others as well as understanding and regulating their own emotions and thoughts. Every individual person has strengths and weaknesses when it comes to exhibiting EQ. Luckily, with the right emotional intelligence training, anyone can sharpen their skills and connect with themselves and others better over time. What skills does emotional intelligence require? At Verb, we believe emotional intelligence can be measured with six different facets: Self-awarenessSelf-confidenceSelf-controlEmpathyMotivation Social competency Keep in mind, someone could rank really high in self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-control but need work in the empathy, motivation, and social competency departments. You can improve your emotional intelligence in any of these areas with ongoing reflection, learning, and effort. What are the benefits of emotional intelligence? A strong level of emotional intelligence has been found to create many positive outcomes for those who exhibit it. Research has found the benefits of emotional intelligence in four main areas: Higher levels of resiliencyHigher resiliency means more effective coping skills, the ability to overcome adversity more easily, and the likelihood to bounce back more quickly Better physical healthResearch has found that those with higher emotional intelligence experienced a bolstered immune system, lowered stress levels, less pain, more vitality, energy, and flow, and longer life spanLarger social rewardsSocial rewards in the study included more satisfying marriages, longer marriage, more friends, stronger social support, and richer social interactions Superior work outcomesEmployees with higher emotional intelligence saw greater productivity. higher quality of work, and higher incomes Post navigation Previous 5 Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence at Work (and Home) Next Building a Strong Culture From the Ground Up With Michael Loiacono Experience Verb Today Schedule a free demonstration with our team