In this episode of UCYP, Tim and Megan discuss emotional intelligence (EQ), what it means to be emotionally strong, and how to expand emotional capacity.

Show Notes: 

EQ and responding v. reacting

Tips on how to deal with conflict and challenges using EQ

Emotional capacity is your ability to manage your emotions

Your relationships with others may determine your level of comfort, intensity and tendency to be reactionary

A person’s need for control can be an impediment to growing in EQ

Emotionally strong people:

Are proactive in dealing with their emotions

Do not waste time feeling sorry for themselves

Do not allow others to control their relationships

Do not waste energy on things they cannot control

You can’t moan and lead at the same time

Focus on the things you can control: attitude, time, priorities, passion, potential, calling

Reactive v. Creative – it’s important to think differently in how we approach challenges and conflict

The importance for young professionals to build emotional intelligence, strength and their emotional capacity

Resources: 

https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/how-emotionally-intelligent-people-masterfully-res.html (7 Brilliant Things Emotionally Intelligent People Do When Their Buttons Are Pushed), Inc. Magazine

Camille Preston, https://uphillconversations.co/57-camille-preston-energy-flow/ (Uphill Conversations Episode 57)

http://drcloud.com (Dr. Henry Cloud)

Eric Greitens, https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Hard-Won-Wisdom-Living-Better/dp/0544705262 (Resilience)

http://uphillstrategies.co/2017/06/15/the-value-of-conflict/ (The Value of Conflict), Uphill Strategies Blog

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