Emotional intelligence
Affects more than we realize, emotions have purpose
Evolution
Stronger feelings make the rational mind back off
Independent intelligence yet they work together
High iq (rough with others) vs high emotional intelligence
People experience emotions with different intensity, some overwhelmed others indifferent.
Without emotional awareness all decisions are equivalent
Worry distracts from the original issue, but there’s more to it
Don’t stay stuck in the depressive thoughts - distract by paying attention to positive or challenge them
Mental willpower defines how we use our other abilities
Hope is very powerful, it sets how high we put our goals, like optimism will matter as our performances fluctuate
Flow will be interrupted by thinking.
Can use it to test what children should get into
Anger: empathize, distract, rejoice
Marriages held together by emotional intelligence, send back the other one
No character attack, specific action issue or direction
Emotions like anger and calmness have impact on the immune system that is linked to neurons. Control the environment but don’t try to suppress, see from othet ppl’s perspective, like Einstein said do we live in a peaceful or hostile universe
Timid means overwhelmed faster
Let the child face challenges and learn by himself, whilst offering support. Emotional capability is not set at birth, it depends on the environment and can always change, no need for medication.
Children not taught how to handle emotions, and individualism, lack of belief in smth greater causing depression
Prevent downwnards spirals
Unreasonable female body standards, also some girls have issues identifying feelings like hunger from the rest, whilst boys can take it as agressive
Drugs give solace to those with the most emotional issues, and others, who feel normal with them
Alcohol for anxiety or excitement, anger
Put into existing course, make teachers aware