Emotional intelligence (EI)

One definition of EI is the ability to problem solve by effectively
recognising, using, understanding and managing your own emotions and those of
others. As with IQ it can be measured but appears more malleable; by
focussing your attention, developing compassion and developing flexible
thinking styles, it can be increased.

Paul Ekman notes in his book, Emotional Awareness:

It is as if many of carry around the script for a play, a drama that
we continually impose on situations. We are casting – like a film
director would – people we encounter into the different roles that we
need in order to replay the script again and again. Like moods,
emotional scripts cause us to misperceive the world

EI measurement gives a profile of ability to recognise, use, understand
and manage emotions. For example, a high ability in recognising
emotions, in combination with a low ability to manage emotions could result
in emotions adversely affecting physiological states, longer term moods and
positive thinking style.

To understand your profile and receive coaching from an accredited
emotional intelligence coach contact andy@breathe-london.com