What is EI?
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Is the abillity to understand, use and manage your own emotions in positive ways.
It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively and enjoy life
What is Stress
Being able to connect to your emotions, having a moment to moment connection with your changing emotional experience, and understanding how emotions influence your thoughts and actions is called..
Self Awareness
You have empathy. You undertand the emotions , needs and concerns of other people, pick up on emotional cues, feel comfortable socially and recognize the power dynamics in a group or organization
What is Social Awareness
Name 3 negative non-verbal messages and name 3 positive non verbal messages
Negative : yawning, eye rolling, crossing arms, furrowed brow, pointing finger, tapping foot, smirking
Positive: genuinely smiling, leaning in to hear better, tilting the head in empathy, eye contact,
Why Build Emotional Intelligence?
To relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
What are the 4 A's of stress management?
Avoid
Alter
Adapt
Accept
the purpose of focusing your attention on the present moment is called...
Mindfullness or grounding.
What are examples of non verbal cues
Facial Expressions
Arm Folding
Shuffling your feet
Eye Contact
Multi tasking
_____, ______ and _______ are natural antidotes to stress. they lessen your burdens and help you keep things in perspective.
Humor, laughter and play
List two attributes of Emotional Intelligence
Self Management
Self Awareness
Social Awareness
Relationship Management
It is defined as modifying external stressors
Alter
List 5 mindful activities that you could do
Walking
single tasking
mindful eating
dragon breathing
3 things activity
Music
relaxation videos
body scanning
laughter yoga
crafting
counting
words to songs
deep listening
deep seeing
this is just as important as talking, sometimes more important
Listening
Learn to see conflicting opinions as an _______________ to grow closer to others.
Opportunity
In healthy, constructive way as it can strengthen trust between people.
How can Emotional Intelligence improve your physical health?
By decreasing STRESS. It reduces blood pressure, improves immune system, decreases risks of heart attacks/strokes. slows down the aging process
It is identified as modifying internal perceptions
Adapting
What is an effective way of deep breathing
Exhale out through your mouth for count of 6,
Inhale through your nose for the count of 4,
hold it for count of 2
repeat.
In heated situations, people only hear ____ % of what you say and _____% of your non verbal cues.
20% hearing
80% non verbal cues
Working well with others is a process that begins with emotional awareness and your ability to _______ and understand what other people are experiencing.
Recognize
How can EI improve our mental health?
Uncontrolled emotions and stress can also impact our mental health, making you vulnerable to anxiety and depression. If you are unable to manage your emotions you also struggle with forming strong relationships. It improves your ability to clearly see a situation and react logically.
List 3 other ways to reduce stress
Get Moving
Connect with others
Make time for fun and relaxation
Manage your time better
Maintain a balance with a healthy lifestyle
Learn to relieve stress in the moment utilizing techniques that are free, available and effective.
What is the key to keeping any situation from becoming stressful
managing your own calm
By investing time and effort to really pay attention to others, you will actually gain insight into your own ______________ ______________.
Emotional Intelligence
When conflict is not perceived as ____________ or punishing it fosters freedom, creativity, and safety in relationships.
threatening