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Emotional intelligence is one of the most important things to work on as you start new relationships and learn more about yourself. It helps us communicate better and clearer, but it also ensures that you know yourself and understand your own emotions before trying to understand others. In this article, I will share three steps that I have taken to improve my emotional intelligence. This has helped me become a better communicator, whether it is with friends, peers, or family because it all starts with understanding how your own emotions operate and learning to be in control of your emotions instead of letting your emotions control you.
“All learning has an emotional base.”
– Plato
Step 1. Think Before You Speak
We have all heard this phrase before, but we must always consider this when communicating with others. Think about what you will say and how that will cause the person you are communicating with to react. It is also important to think about your tone and how you say things before doing so. Doing this will avoid unnecessary conflict and drama because you aren’t letting your emotions lead the conversation.
Step 2. Carve Out Quiet Time
Spending more time alone and in peace will help you get to know yourself better. If you have the right mindset, alone time can be amazing because you will learn a lot about yourself and focus on what is important to you. Sometimes we surround ourselves with too many different people and energies, sometimes unintentionally, which has a subconscious effect on how we communicate with others. Remember to get silent and get peaceful for the best emotional intelligence leading to better communication.
Step 3. Be A Good Listener
Sometimes, we listen to react to what was said instead of responding to what was said. In order to fix this, you should be intentional in understanding that you are not always right, and it should not be your goal to prove that you are right. Your goal should be to listen to understand the other person and respond after listening to them clearly and thinking about an appropriate response. When having conversations, remember that your goal is to understand the other person, not dominate the situation. Being a good listener is a very appealing trait that will help you come across as modest, and people will love talking to you.
Emotional intelligence has been one of my favorite things to learn about recently, and it really is life-changing once you learn how to manage your emotions better. I hope you find these tips helpful and can start implementing them into your own life for better emotional intelligence and an overall better life.
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