emotional intelligence
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emotional intelligence
A sign of emotional intelligence is moving from “You made me feel” to “This is how I reacted.”
Our emotions aren’t caused by other people’s actions. They’re shaped by our interpretations.
Blaming others gives them power over our feelings. Taking responsibility empowers us.
Adam Granttwitter.comSupritha S and
the core skill of emotional literacy is paying attention to feelings in order to determine what emotions you are currently experiencing.
David R. MacIver • Labelling Feelings 101
The short version is that you definitely have emotions…and not understanding them makes it very hard to understand your own behaviour.
David R. MacIver • Labelling Feelings 101
Blaming and complaining are mixtures of genuine grief and defensive anger.
Dr. Steven Brownlowtwitter.comYou’re allowed to figure out what emotions you’re feeling in broadly the same way you would with anyone else, which is by paying attention to what you’re actually doing. If you’re behaving in an angry way, maybe you’re actually angry.