WHAT IS SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? (PART 3)

Social intelligence is closely related to emotional intelligence (EQ). Our emotions evolved to serve a social purpose that enables us, as humans, to survive. The ability to recognize friend from foe, to return our nervous system to a state of balanced equilibrium and to feel loved and happy is essential

 

4. Key skill 4: Relationship Management

Working well with others is a process that begins with emotional awareness (EQ) and your ability to recognize and understand what other people are experiencing. Once emotional awareness (EQ) is in play, you can effectively develop additional social/emotional skills that will make your relationships more effective, fruitful and fulfilling.
 

• Become awareness of how effectively you use nonverbal communication

It is impossible to avoid sending nonverbal messages to others about what we think and feel. The any muscles in the face surrounding the eyes, nose, mouth and forehead, none of which are weight-bearing like other muscle, help us to wordlessly convey our emotions as well as read other people’s emotional (EQ) intent.

The emotional part of our brain is always on and even if we ignore its messages other won’t. Recognizing the kinds of nonverbal messages that we send to others can be a huge part improving our relationships.

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• Use humor and play to relieve stress, increase your EQ

Humor, laughter and play are natural antidotes stress. They lessen your burdens and help you keep things in perspective. Laughter brings your nervous system into balance, reducing stress, calming you down, sharpening your mind and making you more empathic.
 

• Learn to see conflict as an opportunity to grow closer to others

Conflict and disagreements are inevitable in relationships. Two people can not possibly have the same needs, opinions and expectations at all times. However, that need not be a bad thing. Resolving conflict in healthy, constructive ways can strengthen trust between people. When conflict is not perceived as threatening or punishing, it fosters freedom, creativity and safety in relationship.
All things above will help improve your EQ (emotional intelligence) effectively.
   
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