In this episode of UCYP, Tim and Megan discuss emotional intelligence (EQ), what it means to be emotionally strong, and how to expand emotional capacity.
Show Notes:
- EQ and responding v. reacting
- Tips on how to deal with conflict and challenges using EQ
- Emotional capacity is your ability to manage your emotions
- Your relationships with others may determine your level of comfort, intensity and tendency to be reactionary
- A person’s need for control can be an impediment to growing in EQ
- Emotionally strong people:
- Are proactive in dealing with their emotions
- Do not waste time feeling sorry for themselves
- Do not allow others to control their relationships
- Do not waste energy on things they cannot control
- You can’t moan and lead at the same time
- Focus on the things you can control: attitude, time, priorities, passion, potential, calling
- Reactive v. Creative – it’s important to think differently in how we approach challenges and conflict
- The importance for young professionals to build emotional intelligence, strength and their emotional capacity
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