People are always talking about emotional intelligence (EI) as if it is a new skill or system that can be improved upon. It is actually quite the opposite, however. While there are some theories that mention “intelligent” control of emotions, there is no standardized way to measure it.

The term “emotional quotient” was even coined in 1921 by educator Charlotte B. Weld!1 Therefore, the word itself implies that we already have this ability.

This article will go into more detail about all of the different types of EI skills, what areas of our lives they relate to, and how you can improve yours for the better. So let’s get started!

Emotional Quotients (or EQs)

There are several concepts related to emotional intelligence (sometimes referred to as “quotients” or “scales”). Some of the most well-known include:

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Theory : An underlying theory that helps explain why certain behaviors are effective in promoting positive feelings and reducing negative ones.

: An underlying theory that helps explain why certain behaviors are effective in promoting positive feelings and reducing negative ones. Measures : Tools used to assess the individual’s level of emotional intelligence. These typically do not necessarily correlate with each other, but they give us an insight into whether someone has higher than average levels of EI.

Impulse control

A key part of emotional intelligence is called impulse control. This can be doing something you want to stop doing, or holding off on doing something you want to do.

Impulse control comes into play when you’re trying to avoid making an uncomfortable situation even more so. For example, if your boss has a bad day then it could potentially lead to you having a bad day as well.

By being able to contain your emotions, you will be better at staying motivated since you won’t necessarily feel like you need to respond with intensity to what others say.

You will also have enough self-control to wait for your own mood to change before responding. If someone makes a comment that doesn’t agree with yours then you can choose to not take their remark too seriously or to hold it against them.