Emotional intelligence (EI) or emotional quotient (EQ) refers to the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and recognize emotions in others. EQ consists of four dimensions - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills. Self-awareness involves recognizing one's own emotions and motivations. Self-management is about effectively managing one's emotions. Social awareness is understanding others' emotions. Social skills are interpersonal skills like communication and conflict management. A high EQ is important for performance, health, well-being, conflict resolution, success, and leadership, while a low EQ can negatively impact one's career through insensitivity, arrogance, rigidity, and selfishness. The