What is an Emotion?
An emotion is a natural feeling in response to an event, like happiness, anger, or fear. It affects thoughts, behavior, and expression.
Primary and Secondary Emotions
Primary Emotions
- Sadness – Grief, sorrow, depression
- Fear – Anxiety, nervousness, wariness
- Enjoyment – Happiness, joy, contentment
- Love – Acceptance, trust, infatuation
- Surprise – Shock, astonishment, wonder
- Disgust – Contempt, scorn, aversion
- Shame – Guilt, embarrassment, remorse
Secondary Emotions
- Voice
- Breathing
- Skin, sweating
- Muscle tone and movement
- Energy level
- Facial expression
Emotional Leakage
Emotional leakage refers to subtle, often involuntary ways emotions are expressed through body language, tone, or behavior, revealing true feelings.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions and relationships. It helps in guiding behavior, reading social cues, and building strong connections.
Key Skills to Develop EI
- Perceive emotions in oneself and others
- Understanding emotional meanings
- Use emotions to facilitate thinking
- Managing emotions
EQ vs IQ
IQ (Intelligence Quotient) measures cognitive abilities like learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding.
EQ (Emotional Quotient) measures emotional intelligence—your ability to understand, manage, and use emotions to achieve goals and relate well to others.
Components of Emotional Intelligence
- Self-awareness: Knowing what you are feeling
- Self-regulation: Mindfulness, acceptance, problem solving
- Motivation: Staying persistent through setbacks to reach important goals
- Empathy: Sensing what others feel
- Social Skills: Communication, influence, conflict management
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
- Leading Others: Understand and respond to the personal feelings of others
- Leading Self: Recognize your emotions and act on them in a reflective and rational manner
- Communication
- Relationship building skills for work
- Conflict resolution
- Self-reflection
- Teamwork