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Anon is emotional intelligence. (discuss.online)

submitted 3 days ago by throwawaybanana@discuss.online to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] paul@lemmy.org 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I'd say emotional intelligence is understanding why you feel a certain way and not allowing the automatic reaction to those feelings to be the default reaction.

Like if something makes you angry, instead of going crazy, you take a deep breath and address it calmly. It's primarily emotional regulation.

[–] Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I mean you're both saying the same thing lol

[–] rockerface@lemmy.cafe 7 points 2 days ago

I've also heard the term applied to understanding why other people feel a certain way and taking steps to mitigate negative emotional feedback. It's not just being able to control your own emotions.