1) Report- From completing module 4 I have learnt and experienced what it means to understand and how to manage my emotions and emotional intelligence. Through learning about the nature of my emotions such as the valence and intensity, has given me the ability to make better decisions and cope with stressors in a healthier way. How technology also affects my emotions was interesting as I was able to relate with many of the influences provided in the module. I have gained a much broader mindset of my emotions throughout studying module 4, and I believe that this knowledge will help me not only at university but throughout the rest of my life.
2) I have always been one to think that I am on top of my emotions, however throughout the last few …show more content…
Learning about Daniel Goleman’s five elements of emotional intelligence (Emotional Intelligence Developing Strong “People Skills” 2016) has provided great insight into how emotional intelligence and emotions are formed. Such things like self-Awareness and self-Regulation are pivotal in building a strong emotional intelligence. Learning to control my emotions especially anger is something that I have attempted to work very hard on over the past few years and through studying self-awareness and self-regulation I believe that I am in a much better position now to deal with these negative emotions than ever before. Other alternative perspectives that can be used to address emotional intelligence as stated in the article by mindtools.com are by taking responsibility, examining how you react to stressful situations, and many more. A big part in growing emotionally is by addressing where and how a situation went wrong and how by using these techniques you can grow. An example for me was examining how you react to stressful situations. Before I started my job I was told that I would be dealing in high pressure situations, which I took little notice of. I always believed that I worked well under pressure and was able to hold myself to a high standard when the intensity lifted. However, it wasn’t until I actually experienced …show more content…
Some improvements that I can make to my overall emotional intelligence could be learning to take responsibility for my actions. This is a huge deal for me as I have had instances in the past where my emotions have gotten the better of me and have not handled situations in a correct manner. By learning to take responsibility of my actions, I will be able to approach situations in a different manner and hopefully in a more stable emotional mindset. The other area in which I could improve would be by separating my emotions from my actions, so thinking more with my brain rather then what my emotions are saying. This will aid me in making more logical decisions which will attempt to have the best outcome long
2) I have always been one to think that I am on top of my emotions, however throughout the last few …show more content…
Learning about Daniel Goleman’s five elements of emotional intelligence (Emotional Intelligence Developing Strong “People Skills” 2016) has provided great insight into how emotional intelligence and emotions are formed. Such things like self-Awareness and self-Regulation are pivotal in building a strong emotional intelligence. Learning to control my emotions especially anger is something that I have attempted to work very hard on over the past few years and through studying self-awareness and self-regulation I believe that I am in a much better position now to deal with these negative emotions than ever before. Other alternative perspectives that can be used to address emotional intelligence as stated in the article by mindtools.com are by taking responsibility, examining how you react to stressful situations, and many more. A big part in growing emotionally is by addressing where and how a situation went wrong and how by using these techniques you can grow. An example for me was examining how you react to stressful situations. Before I started my job I was told that I would be dealing in high pressure situations, which I took little notice of. I always believed that I worked well under pressure and was able to hold myself to a high standard when the intensity lifted. However, it wasn’t until I actually experienced …show more content…
Some improvements that I can make to my overall emotional intelligence could be learning to take responsibility for my actions. This is a huge deal for me as I have had instances in the past where my emotions have gotten the better of me and have not handled situations in a correct manner. By learning to take responsibility of my actions, I will be able to approach situations in a different manner and hopefully in a more stable emotional mindset. The other area in which I could improve would be by separating my emotions from my actions, so thinking more with my brain rather then what my emotions are saying. This will aid me in making more logical decisions which will attempt to have the best outcome long