Signs of low emotional intelligence in a family member or friend surface during challenging times. Since we are in challenging times, we are not seeing the best in those close to us. For instance, does your family member or friend lash out randomly. Do you hear bullying tones in their conversation with you or others? Trying to be helpful and you are the recipient of impatience. Generosity of heart in good times seems to stretch many of us. Yet, now it comes and goes with no reason or season.
What are the signs of low emotional intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence skills and behaviors are an ongoing process from child to adult. If learned as a child, they are easier to maintain in challenging times and circumstances. Learned later in life, they come and go depending on the stress and anxiety experienced. We trigger more easily. As a result, ugly rapid responses harm family cohesiveness and stable connections with friends. Mindfulness plays an important role in maintaining the ability to manage your thoughts and emotions. Compare today to times past and you will have your answer.
Emotional Intelligence Begins with Mindfulness!
Mindfulness is the ability to be present with the now. You are in the moment with full awareness of your thoughts and feelings. As a result, change is possible. Stop, feel, think and revise those rapid responses. Rapid responses harm relationships. In order to save your family cohesiveness/friendships bring mindfulness into your everyday lives. What better way to survive this challenge!