Emotional Intelligence

Quick Facts

Your Emotional I.Q. is completely separate from your regular I.Q.

Your Emotional I.Q. is related to how happy you are

Developing Your E.Q.

Develop the courage to follow your own feelings

Express your feelings – find out who cares – spend time with them

Developing Your E.Q.

Start labeling feelings; stop labeling people & situations

Analyze your own feelings rather than the action or motives of other people

Developing Your E.Q.

Ask others how they feel

Make time to reflect on your feelings

Use three word sentences beginning with “I feel”

Developing Your E.Q.

Identify your fears and desires

Identify your unmet emotional needs

Developing Your E.Q.

Take responsibility for your emotions & happiness; Stop believing others cause your feelings; Don't expect others to "make" you happy

Ian Hopkins, Resident Assistant, Minnesota State University

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Ian is a junior at Minnesota State University Moorhead and a second year Resident Assistant. He is a communication studies major and political science minor along with pre-law.