Explained dimensions of emotional intelligence and definition of emotional intelligence

1. EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
Presentation on Social
dimensions of EI
By:- Vanshika

2. o Emotional intelligence is the capacity of
recognizing our own feelings and those of
others, for motivating ourselves, for managing
emotions in ourselves as well as in our
relationships.
o EQ is crititcal to managing our behaviour,
moving smoothly through social situations and
making critical choices in life.
What is Emotional Intelligence?

3. Dimensions of Emotional
Intelligence

4. SELF-AWARENESS
 Self–awareness occurs when the individual knows
what he is feeling in the moment, and using those
preferences to guide decision-making, having a
realistic assessment of his own abilities and a well-
grounded sense of self-confidence.
How to be self aware:-
 Know your own mood and how you feel about it
 Know your own emotional strengths and weaknesses
 Know words (signs) for your feelings
 Know what action options you have (what you can
do about your feelings)

5. SELF-REGULATION
 This involves handling our emotions so that they facilitate
rather than interfere with the task at hand; having
conscientious and delaying gratification, to pursue goals;
recovering well from emotional distress.
 Know how to handle upset feelings
 Know how to calm yourself
 Know how to control impulses
 Know how to stay positive under pressure
 Know how to be flexible

6. EMPATHY
 This is related to sensing what other people are
feeling, being able to take their perspective, and
cultivating rapport and attunement with a broad
diversity of people.
 Able to read and understand other people’s feelings
 Able to read body language
 Able to take another’s perspective
 Want to help others who are hurt or sad

7. SOCIAL SKILLS
• Social skills manifests in handling emotions in
relationships well and accurately reading social
situations and networks, interacting smoothly; using
these skills to persuade and lead, negotiate and settle
disputes, for cooperation and teamwork.
 Get along with others
 Work well in groups and teams
 Make and keep friends
 Solve problems and conflicts with others
 Interact appropriately with different people in different
situations

8. MOTIVATION
• This dimension of emotional intelligence involves
using available deepest preferences to move and guide
the individual toward desired goals, to help in taking
initiative and striving. To improve, and to persevere in
the face of setbacks and frustration.
• Set your own goals and work to achieve those goals
• Set small steps to achieve large goals
• Continue to work despite frustration (perseverance)
• Follow through and finish tasks (persistence)