In business and in our personal lives, emotions can be difficult to manage. Often, we judge our own thoughts and feelings more harshly than anyone else and can be detrimental when left unchecked, leading to a mindset of anxiety and doubt. Emotional intelligence can be challenging to grasp, but with hard work and new habits, you can begin to understand your feelings and leverage them to your advantage.
Emotional Intelligence is defined as “the ability to understand your emotions and those of other people and to behave in an appropriate way in different situations.” Basically, emotional intelligence boils down to the way we think and feel about ourselves and others in the world. It determines how we react, how we interact, and how we stay connected to ourselves and our motivations.

Why Emotional Intelligence/ EQ is importantThe 5 components of Emotional Intelligence are
1. Self- Awareness2.Self- Regulation3.Motivation4. Empathy 5. Social Skills
Why these components is an important element for success is explained here  .
If you are looking to uplevel your emotional intellience level, below are some of the habits you can incorporate now.
How you can be Emotionally Intelligent
Practice mindfulness
Make mindfulness a priority in your life. The only way to become emotionally healthy is by fully knowing your emotions and working to understand where they come from.Find a  practice like yoga, meditation, or journaling where you can dedicate time to getting in touch with yourself. Use that time to observe your thoughts, be mindful of the way you feel, and practice withholding judgement.Pro tip: find something that’s fun to you. Just because someone says a habit is helpful doesn’t mean it’s one-size-fits-all. If you hate writing, don’t make yourself journal! Think about what comes naturally, and discover the ways it can help you to practice mindfulness.Accept & consider criticismWhen someone offers you constructive criticism, take it into consideration. Instead of getting defensive or doubting yourself, hear them out. You don’t have to follow their advice, but be open to the opinions of others. This keeps you from existing inside a vacuum without anyone or anything to bounce ideas off of.Receiving criticism is also a great way to practice your self-regulation. Even if the words sting, be grateful for the chance to reflect on what was said to you. Do with the criticism what you will, but regulate your reaction and allow the other person to be heard.Take responsibilityTake ownership for your actions, especially your mistakes. Rather than playing the un-winnable blame-game, accept responsibility and learn when things go wrong. Acknowledging room for improvement is a sign of emotional maturity that allows you to continuously grow and change!Move onWhen you hit a bump in the road, it’s okay experience some negative emotions. But avoid dwelling on sadness or anger or anxiety. Feel your feelings, give them space, and move on with your day.Emotionally intelligent people can find constructive ways to deal with intense negative emotions. Work on building your coping skills and finding ways to turn your mood around when things get tough. Write a plan of action in your journal, take a walk to clear your thoughts — just get yourself out of that mindset and into a more productive place!Reflect oftenSet aside time to reflect, whether it’s the end of every day or the end of every week. Take stock of your goals, your wins, your moods, and see how your habits are affecting your mindset.Practice being able to use these reflections to motivate yourself. Assess your wins for the week, celebrate them, and ask yourself how you can continuously improve.
Let e know what are your ways on being emotionally intelligent in the comments down below!