Emotional Intelligence: Ultimate Practical Guide: How to Become A Lively And Likeable Leader By Improving Your EQ (Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Skills, Emotions) by Schmidt Alan

Author:Schmidt, Alan [Schmidt, Alan]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Published: 2016-01-08T18:30:00+00:00

Outer edge of your hand, just beneath the little finger

Chin crease, just beneath your lower lip

Approximately one inch below either eye

Four inches below your armpit, on your rib cage

Finally, rate the strength of your emotion again. It should have subsided significantly. If it hasn’t, don’t worry – just tap for another couple of minutes.

Tool Number 3: Affirmations

Put simply, affirmations are statements that you repeat either aloud or in your head on a regular basis. As you say these affirmations, they gradually work on your unconscious mind. As a result, you will see your behaviours begin to change. A good affirmation is positive, short, and memorable. It is also in the present tense, and keeps you mindful of your current situation.

If you want to use affirmations to help you build your EQ, you could try some of these:

I am becoming more emotionally intelligent.

I am in touch with my emotions.

I have great relationships with others.

Whatever the feeling, I can handle it.

I have a high EQ.

Some people like to say their affirmations when they first wake up in the morning, whereas others like to repeat them just before going to sleep as a way of ending the day on a positive note. Experiment and see what works best for you.

Affirmations work by replacing negative thoughts such as ‘I’m no good with people’ or ‘I have no confidence’ with more positive thoughts such as ‘I have good people skills’ and ‘I am confident.’ When you think about it, it’s obvious that our emotions are shaped by our thoughts, so why not try your best to think something more uplifting?

How To Build New Habits

Habits are not built overnight. It takes time to learn new skills, and raising your EQ is no different. As a general rule, it takes 21-30 days to implement a new habit, so be patient. Set aside some time each day to practice each of the above exercises. Choosing the same time every day will help you settle into a routine, which will in turn solidify your new habits. Although it may be difficult to meditate for more than a few minutes at a time when you begin, aim to use the above tools for approximately 20 minutes per day. You can fit them around your existing schedule, for example by using tapping during a work break or fitting in some meditation whilst waiting for your bus to arrive. This way, they will become part of your regular routine and exert a significant positive impact on your life.

If you know someone else who is interested in self-development, why not suggest to them that you become accountability partners? If you are both trying to make positive changes in your lives, set up an arrangement whereby you check in with one another on a weekly or even daily basis. Every time you talk, be honest with one another about the progress you are making on your self-development goals. When you succeed, congratulate one another. When you fail – and there’s no shame in taking a few attempts when making big changes – gently but firmly challenge one another to do better.

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