Emotional Intelligence For Dummies

Emotional Intelligence For Dummies

Language: English

Pages: 360

ISBN: 0470157321

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keys to success in life -- both professionally and personally. Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to take control of your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence can further your relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for career success, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developing this skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. He also provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence can be applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personal happiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach the next level at work and at home.

  • Manage your emotions - identify your feelings, determine what beliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors
  • Discover the power of empathy - read other people's emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings
  • Thrive at work - find a job that's right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills
  • Build and sustain meaningful relationships - discover how to take your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer
  • Raise an emotionally intelligent child - keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant

 

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good about having the opportunity to participate in such exciting tasks. She can make her mother feel relieved and comforted after less than ten minutes on the phone. She knows just how to get her husband enthused about having his favorite dinner — and using his time to prepare it. Emotionally intelligent people manage themselves, and the people around them, well. You probably can’t tell how emotionally intelligent a person is just by the way he or she looks — unless you really know what to look

fairly hyper, nervous, or anxious? ✓ Do you like telling other people what to do, or do you prefer following other people’s instructions? ✓ Do you have a number of long-standing habits that you follow, or is every day a new experience and opportunity to try new ways of doing things? 10_157329-ch04.indd 55 7/7/09 7:16:30 PM 56 Part II: The Essentials of Emotional Intelligence ✓ Are you rather curious about how things work, or do you just want to use something and then move on? ✓ Do you have a

fairly hyper, nervous, or anxious? ✓ Do you like telling other people what to do, or do you prefer following other people’s instructions? ✓ Do you have a number of long-standing habits that you follow, or is every day a new experience and opportunity to try new ways of doing things? 10_157329-ch04.indd 55 7/7/09 7:16:30 PM 56 Part II: The Essentials of Emotional Intelligence ✓ Are you rather curious about how things work, or do you just want to use something and then move on? ✓ Do you have a

yourself that you’ve taken care of it for now. 4. When the designated time arrives, open the envelope and give yourself exactly three minutes to think about the issue and how to deal with it. 5. If, at the end of three minutes, you’re still not satisfied, write down a new time to think about this issue and put the piece of paper back in an envelope until then. 6. Repeat the process until the worry no longer bothers you. 12_157329-ch06.indd 87 7/7/09 7:18:02 PM 88 Part II: The Essentials of

Bruce keeps a feelings diary at work, and he’s figured out that his happiest times at work are after successful customer interactions. This information gives him clues about his strengths: He’s good at interacting with people, and he has a flair for customer service. Next, he asks himself what he can do to build on his strengths — how can he improve his customer skills even more? Take a good look at your strengths. Try to determine whether you’re maximizing your strong areas. You may be able to

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