* 7 TRAITS PEOPLE WITH HIGH EQ HARNESS FOR SUCCESS

1. They have self-awareness. One of the most fundamental qualities of emotionally intelligent people is their emotional self-awareness. Self-awareness has enormous benefits, including the ability to notice problems arise so that you can handle them swiftly– before they get bigger– to the ability to see things from a clearer perspective, making your response to emotions healthier.

2. They can pick up on how others are feeling. Emotional intelligence is one part of you, one part of others. In addition to high emotional self-awareness, emotionally intelligent people are also aware of the emotions of others. Awareness of others’ feelings has unlimited uses, from knowing just when to comfort a friend when they’re hurting to noticing a team member’s frustration so you can investigate and handle the situation before it becomes a full-blown fire.

3. They’re great listeners. Emotionally intelligent people have the gift of being able to listen acutely to what’s going on around them on an emotional level. It turns out; this may be the key to developing good listening skills in general. Perhaps it has to do with the ability to understand what is going through someone’s head more easily. Whatever the case, most of us aren’t great listeners, and that’s unfortunate because effective communication can’t happen if all you know how to do is talk. Emotionally intelligent people know how to listen, not just to others’ words but their emotional content as well.

4. They have environmental awareness. More than just an understanding of others’ emotions, ecological awareness is the ability to pick up on moods and energy levels in groups. This is one of several qualities that makes emotionally intelligent people great leaders. They can pick up on the energy of their team and steer them in the right direction as well as offer encouragement and motivation when the mood is low or call a team meeting when frustration is running high.

5. They can anticipate and respond effectively. More than just awareness of what is already happening, emotionally intelligent people often can predict what is going to happen by reading the emotional content of those they interact with. This can be anything from anticipating awful news to someone quitting in the workplace. This gives the emotionally intelligent person the ability to respond more effectively to situations as they occur as opposed to continually reacting, putting them in control.

6. They’re empathetic. According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ and the person who brought emotional intelligence to popularity in the new century, empathy is one of five primary components of EQ. Empathy includes the ability to relate to others and understand how they feel. Those two things alone are incredibly valuable traits that will not only make you happier and more successful but also help those around you.

7. They’re good under pressure Base emotionally intelligent people to have greater self-awareness, so when under a large amount of stress, they know when and how to provide themselves with a little self-care. This is one of the most significant benefits of high emotional intelligence, whether natural or developed because it helps you navigate the pressures of work and life more effectively. In a world that is becoming increasingly more stressful and high-pressure, self-care is more important than ever, and emotionally intelligent people are ready and equipped to deal with that pressure healthily and productively.

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