Emotional intelligence means that you consciously perceive your own feelings and that of other people, understand and react appropriately. It not only affects your relationships, but also plays a crucial role in your well -being and your mental health.
But how do you recognize whether you can still grow in certain areas of emotional intelligence? The following five behaviors show that you can continue to develop your potential for emotional maturity – and how you can work on it.
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1. Do you suppress your feelings?
If you are emotionally intelligent, you know that suppressing feelings can harm your mental health in the long term. Instead of displacing uncomfortable emotions, it is important to consciously perceive them and process them constructively.
Mindfulness exercises or conversations with trustworthy people can help you to better understand your emotions and to deal with them.
2. Do you blame others?
Emotional intelligence also means taking responsibility for your actions – both for your success and for your mistakes. Instead of looking for guilt with others, you reflect self -critically: “What could I have done differently?” At the same time, you have the size to apologize and admit mistakes that build up trust and strengthen relationships.
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3. Are you resentful?
To be resentful usually does not help in conflicts – on the contrary, it can intensify tensions and deepen misunderstandings. People with high emotional intelligence know how important it is to forgive to make peace and enable open communication. You are actively looking for solutions to clarify conflicts and avoid future misunderstandings.
4. Avoid difficult conversations?
To avoid unpleasant conversations may seem easier at short notice, but in the long run, unresolved problems can grow bigger. Emotionally intelligent people have the courage to have difficult conversations to clarify misunderstandings and find solutions. With empathy and respect, delicate topics can also be tackled constructively.
5. Don’t you take your partner’s feelings seriously?
Even if your partner’s feelings or other people are not always understandable for you, it is important to take them seriously. Emotional intelligence is shown by showing empathy and raising understanding – even if your own perspective is different. This is the only way to maintain harmonious relationships and avoid conflicts.
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