Emotional Intelligence

We tend to think of intelligence as logic, math, science, and raw brainpower, but that definition misses a major dimension of human life. Emotional intelligence governs how we understand ourselves ("self-awareness"), manage our emotions ("self-regulation"), connect with others ("empathy"), and move through our social world ("social skills").

When you experience an emotion, how does it feel in your body? Learn how to identify the physical sensations behind your emotions to become more self-aware and emotionally intelligent.

The two-dimensional model of emotions is a simple psychological framework for classifying emotional experiences. It organizes emotions along two dimensions: valence ("pleasant" vs. "unpleasant") and arousal ("high energy" vs. "low energy"). This perspective can provide a clearer understanding of emotional states—and how to respond to them more effectively.

Here are 5 warning signs that you're becoming a slave to your emotions.

Your feelings can be misleading if you always react to them without thinking. At times, it's a good idea to step back and question them. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this.

Do you have difficulty expressing your emotions in a healthy way? Here are important tips and advice for connecting more with your "emotional self."

The current way you respond to your negative emotions doesn't have to be the only way. Create a plan and choose a new way to respond to your negative emotions before they happen.

"This too shall pass" is a quiet but powerful mantra pointing to a universal truth: whatever you’re going through right now — good or bad — is only temporary. Most of us understand this idea intellectually, but forget it in the moments we need it most.

It's important to be open and honest when you communicate your feelings to others, but we also have to be careful not to turn ourselves into "emotional manipulators."