Learning is essential to our existence. Just like food nourishes our bodies, information and continued learning nourishes our minds.

This is why at CKDIGITAL, we ensure learning never stops. Every month, a member of the team trains the rest of the team on a given topic.

Our Content Marketing Specialist, Oluwaseyi Olayera facilitated the training on Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management.

Seyi defined Emotional Intelligence as:

• The ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions.
• The ability to recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others.
• The ability to understand other people, what motivates them, and how to work cooperatively with them.

Who popularized EI?

American Psychologist, Daniel Goleman popularized Emotional Intelligence with his book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. This book posits that Emotional Intelligence is as important as Intelligence Quotient for success.

EQ vs. IQ: Which is better?

The most successful people are a balanced blend of IQ and EQ. They are able to think rationally and logically.

Personal Benefits of Emotional Intelligence

• Greater career success
• Stronger personal relationships
• Increased optimism and confidence
• Better health
• Taps into the power of emotions
• Shows how to manage negative emotions

Professional Benefits of Emotional Intelligence

• Effective leadership skills
• Improved communication
• Less workplace conflict
• Better problem-solving skills
• Increased likelihood of promotion
• Improves team performance

Pillars of Emotional Intelligence

There are 5 pillars of emotional intelligence, they include:
1. Self-awareness
2. Self-regulation
3. Motivation
4. Empathy
5. People skills

Emotional Intelligence & Anger Management

Hot emotions, such as anger and jealousy, tend to get you into trouble and can be difficult to manage and control. You can use emotional intelligence to turn hot emotions into cool emotions and calm yourself down.

Conclusion

All of us get angry from time to time. But using these strategies will help you increase your EQ, control your anger, and express your feelings in a way that is more beneficial to you and to others.