22/08/2023
*1. SHOW SELF - AWARENESS*
Self-awareness is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.
Emotionally intelligent individuals clearly understand their emotions, values, strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
*They reflect on how their feelings impact their thoughts and actions.*
For example, when feeling stressed, they may notice tension in their body, rumination in their mind, and impatience in their behavior.
*Without self-awareness, it’s easy to move through life on autopilot, reacting instinctively rather than thoughtfully.*
There are many ways to build self-awareness.
Journaling,
meditation,
*and reflecting at the end of each day can help uncover inner thoughts and patterns.*
*Seeking sincere feedback from trusted friends and mentors can also provide valuable insights.*
For instance, someone may point out that you tend to interrupt people when you feel excited about a topic or you don't listen to others when you're angry etc. Understanding these tendencies makes it easier to pause and listen entirely.
Every one should pursue self- awareness. We need to know what is wrong with us before we can talk about correction.
Another issue is, can you really handle the truth about your flaws in character and other areas of your life. Can you tell yourself the raw truth or can you listen to another person tell you the truth about you without getting offended.
*It is a brutal path to Emotional Intelligence.*