The calmness of a waiter who remains polite to a guest who loudly complains about his service, a friend who calls you when you need him the most, are the characteristics of people whose emotional intelligence is at a high level.
Compassion, the power to forgive, taking responsibility for one's own mistakes, composure and calmness are common to people with highly developed emotional intelligence.
Although it has only recently appeared in the dictionaries of psychology, it has existed forever and defines the ability to identify and recognize emotions in oneself and other people.
People with high emotional intelligence, whether in society or at work, shine. Studies show they have fewer mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.
The question we can rightly ask is: What do people with high emotional intelligence not do? And here is the list:
They do not interfere in other people's business
Empathy is one of the hallmarks of emotional intelligence. As people with this trait are highly empathetic, it is important to note that there is a big difference between showing empathy to a friend or loved one and allowing one's anger or upset to affect one's life. Emotionally intelligent people listen carefully, offer advice and help, but do not let the feelings of others rule them.
They don't complain
Whining and grumbling are an indication that we are victims and that our problem is unsolvable. An emotionally intelligent person rarely feels powerless and a victim, he knows that we always have the power and that the solution is there. Instead of looking for someone to blame, they immediately set about solving the problem either by directly solving the problem, changing the circumstances, or failing both – accepting the new situation and moving on with life.
They don't often say "yes" to others and to themselves
Self-control is a sure sign of emotionally stable people. Emotionally intelligent people are aware that a second glass of wine can lead to some unpleasant things. Once they make a decision, they stick to it. Many emotionally intelligent people exercise their right to say no and rely on willpower even more often.
They don't gossip
Emotionally intelligent people resolutely avoid drama. They know that it is ugly to say negative things about others and that anyone can make a mistake. Such people understand that mistakes are an opportunity to fix things that are not going our way.
They do not rely on others
Emotionally intelligent people do not depend on anyone, in all areas of life. They have learned that relying on someone to make them happier or more valuable is a danger - because we can often be disappointed. They will rather take matters into their own hands and find a hobby that delights and makes them happy, they will look for things themselves that will lead them to success.
They don't look back
People who live more in the past than in the present are susceptible to mental disorders. Unlike them, emotionally intelligent people respect their past - the people they loved, the mistakes they made - but their minds are focused on the "here and now", reports Radio Sarajevo.
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