[Sharon]

Post in the online forum your thoughts on the area you need to develop and what you can do to enhance your EI skills.

[Marion Catherine]

An area I need to develop is self-awareness skills. Considering the extensive work I have done on myself, I think I am pretty self aware, but there are still needs for improvement!
Building a trusting relationship with my inner voice is an area needing immediate attention. Perhaps this inner voice can be called an intuitive knowing, which due to cultural influences, has been silenced. Consequently, I have not been listening as well as I could be, and as it turns out, much to my chagrin.
Some things I can do to develop this self awareness skill are:
– when experiencing an emotion (good or bad) take a moment to slow things down by taking a few deep breaths, then evaluate the situation. The benefits, for a bad/negative emotion: I won’t be engaging in a “knee-jerk” reaction; if good/positive emotion: I can savour the moment.
– This then allows the intuitive voice to become clearer in the message which may then provide an insight into the consequences of my behaviour in both the moment and in developing a progression of desired behaviours.

[Shea]

Hello,

I really resonate with your reflection. Developing self-awareness, especially connecting with that inner voice, is such a valuable skill. Taking a pause to breathe and reflect before reacting is a great strategy, it not only helps manage emotions but also strengthens your ability to listen to your intuition.

[Marion Catherine]

Hi Sharon,
I am working of Module 8 which is to be emailed directly to you. Oddly though, I can no longer find your email address. Where could I find it?
Thank you, Catherine

[Shea]

One area I feel I need to develop is managing my emotional reactions in high-stress situations. Sometimes, I notice I can become frustrated or anxious, which can affect how I communicate with colleagues or patients. To enhance my emotional intelligence, I can practice self awareness by reflecting on my triggers and responses, and use techniques like deep breathing or pausing before reacting. I can also work on empathy by actively listening to others perspectives and checking in with coworkers about how they’re feeling, which can help build stronger relationships and a more positive work environment.

[Tammy]

I can agree with you Shea. it is very easy to have difficulty managing your emotional reactions during high stress. I also have become anxious and even overwhelmed which can make commnunication ineffective.

[Sharon]

I believe I need to improve my relationship management skills with colleagues. I would like to be able to navigate difficult conversations with colleagues effectively and formulate plans on how to move forward. I can start with forming connections and building trust with colleagues on a daily basis . Also I can approach our conversations respectfully, display trust and honesty, be non- judgmental and listen actively. In doing so when a tough conversation arises, it will be easier because my colleagues will be less likely to assume negatively. I believe once we understand each other it will be easier to relate and find a common ground.

[Marion Catherine]

Hi Sharon,
Yes, to everything you said, meaning that these are productive steps. However, while reading the comments posted and reflecting on my own experience, it has come to mind that standing strong in a position taken also needs to be addressed. It is often an unpopular step to take a stand on a matter that is meaningful to me personally, supports protecting my license, and yet is an unpopular position with the team. This is where my work on self regulation and conflict management begins.

[Jaswinder]

An area of emotional intelligence that I need to work on is managing my reactions in hard situations. I noticed that when I have pressure of work and things didn’t work out according to my plan, I get angry and react quickly without thinking. This impacts my social interaction and may cause miscommunications. Now I am trying to make myself better to control on my emotions. I want to get better so that I can think first about things and react more carefully. Everyday I will reflect on my situation how I handled and how I could have done it better. Managing my reactions in situations is something I need to work on. I want to improve my relationships and increase my intelligence by doing these things every day.

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