r/emotionalintelligence: A community for discussing emotional intelligence - the awareness and management of emotions in one's self and others

The management industry took the notion of emotional intelligence and made it something the science didn’t say. The research that conceived it in the 1970s said, in a nutshell, that it is the ability to …

May 26, 2023 · This subreddit is here to support and uplift each other as we navigate the realm of emotional intelligence. Remember, the journey towards emotional intelligence is an ongoing process, …

Feb 2, 2023 · True emotional intelligence involves healthy processing of emotions, empathy, and compassionate listening, while toxic expression includes self-victimization and attention-seeking …

It refers to your overall capacity to feel and understand the emotions of yourself and others. In other words, it's your awareness of your own emotional reactions plus your empathy and understanding in …

I’m a very sensitive person and generally have low self-esteem, so it’s hard not to take it personally and get really upset at work. Any advice on approaching these situations with “emotional intelligence” and …

But it's difficult to measure emotional intelligence; it's not just about being good at talking. I've come across a theory: Many people who are rude to someone may be popular in front of others simply …

Understanding you're going to feel certain emotional responses because you're human, but being able to process and navigate those while keeping yourself on track and in control is, I think, emotional …

I think maybe putting your emotions in the backseat isn't a sign of emotional intelligence because that's going to build up and catch up with you eventually. I like the point of being empathetic and I think …

The general problem with emotional intelligence is that as a concept it isn't as predictive as other available metrics. It was a concept established in an attempt to hand wave away some of the ethical …