{"id":2134,"date":"2020-09-15T15:22:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T15:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/co-creation.group\/?p=2134"},"modified":"2021-09-12T21:41:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T21:41:21","slug":"e-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/co-creation.group\/e-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Tuning In\u2019 to manage your emotions to be your best self!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was hoping to write this blog in a quiet place where I would have the space and time to think with no disturbances. A peaceful place surrounded by beautiful flowers and a flowing river would be perfect for me.  I need time to myself and a place where I can focus and think through what I really want to say to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

In reality, I started this blog in the garden as the sun was shining. I had a two-hour slot whilst my daughter and partner went out for a golf lesson. Our days have been hectic this last few months with four of us at home full-time during lockdown. <\/span><\/p>\n

I started well, I was focused, but then my neighbour came out with her iPad on full volume.  I moved indoors and shut the door.  My mobile rang, it was the garage to say my car would cost \u00a31650 to repair and they would need to keep it over the weekend!  The doorbell rang!  My son came in, rushed around, asked for \u00a320 to get his hair cut, emptied the fridge of juice and then left!  Half an hour in and this is how far I have got!<\/span><\/p>\n

We live with the impact of our emotions every minute of every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just in the last half-hour I felt: happy, excited, focused, eager, calm, disappointed, unfocused, annoyed, frustrated, irritated, determined, pleased, angry, confused, upset, worried, panicked, interested, loved, disturbed, supportive, unproductive! Many times over.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emotions come from situations, experiences, our senses, what we hear (sounds, music), what we see (photographs, objects, views), people, memories, places, lots of things trigger our emotions. Covid-19 has brought with it an array of emotions and has impacted everyone differently. Living with my family 24\/7 has been a challenge and a pleasure. Not being able to meet up with friends has been frustrating and upsetting.<\/span><\/p>\n

When my partner and daughter returned excited and enthused about her golf lesson they asked, \u201cHello, you ok?\u201d  A question we are asked many times each day. Are we really interested, do we listen to the answer, or are we acting on automatic pilot?<\/span><\/p>\n

To \u2018Tune In\u2019 to who we are, what we say and the actions we take we need to be mindful. Emotional Intelligence takes time, reflection, conscious awareness and considered actions. We have choices to how we react in a situation most of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think back to a recent situation, trigger or message.  What was your emotional reaction? Did you consider the consequences or impact it would have?<\/span><\/p>\n

So why<\/strong> is emotional intelligence important and what<\/strong> actually is it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is Emotional Intelligence important?<\/strong>  Because it\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n