[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

[Sarena]

I am also looking for the email to send the assignment

[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.

[Margaret]

Hello Shea,I can really relate to your experience. I also found that emotional self-regulation is an area I need to keep developing, especially in high-pressure situations. It’s encouraging to see that you’re being intentional about self-awareness and improving your responses. I think those small, consistent efforts make a big difference in how we communicate and handle stress at work.

[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]

Hi Sahron
I agree with your point of view that it is important to build strong relationship with staff. Approaching respectfully and listen actively helps to build trust and good relationship. Your points highlights difficult situations can be handle easily if we maintain daily positive interactions which eventually improves teamwork and produces greater team results.

[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.

[Emmaline]

Hi jaswinder I can see that you have strong self‑awareness, especially in recognizing your triggers and understanding what causes you to react. Now that you’re working on managing your emotions and taking time to reflect before responding, you’re setting yourself up for much healthier interactions. This approach helps prevent miscommunication and allows you to communicate more effectively and professionally.

[Emmaline]

One area I’m working on to strengthen my emotional intelligence is self‑management. I often struggle with saying “no” because I worry about hurting people’s feelings. As a result, I tend to say “yes” even when the workload is too much or when something feels unfair.

I’m learning to set healthy boundaries, recognize when I’m feeling overwhelmed, and say “no” when necessary to prevent burnout. I’m also working on speaking up and expressing my feelings more openly, so I can advocate for myself while still maintaining positive relationships at work.

[Vanessa]

I was once there, Emmaline. Say no does become easier when we continue to set boundaries. It takes time to learn to say no and stick to our decision to step back and not help everytime. I now focus on work life balance instead of working all the time. I am much more relaxed because I say NO.

[Adeline]

Hello Emmaline,
I agree with you. Sometimes we tend to perform tasks that lead to burnout without considering how they can affect our mood and job performance. However, it is important to work within our expected goals during a scheduled shift, as this helps prevent nurse burnout and promotes safety in the workplace.

[Sarena]

I understand this as well, setting boundaries and saying “no” doesn’t come easy when you want to please people and for me that is a challenge.

[Shannon]

I agree with you about this in my own nursing practice.
Setting healthy boundaries and working as a team is what I think is helpfull. Also it ok to not know everything or ask for help.

[Erin]

I also need to learn to set boundaries with my co-workers. I need to work on controlling my own emotions and by being the type of person who is always actively listening to others and what emotions they are going through I need to learn to draw that line and focus on where I am at emotionally. Especially if it has been one of those stressful shift.

[Vanessa]

Lately I’ve been reflecting on where I am in my personal and professional growth, and one thing has become clear I’m capable of achieving and doing more than I have been. I don’t mean that in a self-critical way, but in a motivating one. I can feel that there’s another level of confidence, communication, and self-awareness that I’m ready to step into.
One area of emotional intelligence I want to develop further is self‑management, especially in how I respond to stress, change, and competing demands. I’m usually calm and collected, but I know I sometimes hold back my own needs or push through situations without pausing to check in with myself. Strengthening this skill would help me stay grounded, communicate more clearly, and make decisions with more intention.
I want to build more self‑awareness by taking a moment to reflect.

[Angusami]

Thank you, Vanessa for sharing your experience. I agree with the fact that self management is more vital and helpful in preserving our emotional intelligence. Active listening and clear communication would be the some of the great tools to help achieve some degree of self management.

[Lisa]

Vanessa, I can appreciate your post. You have been doing a lot of self-reflection which I think is essential to grow in your skills. I also value your drive to put your own needs first, it is extremely important to fill your cup before helping others. Enjoy your journey to further develop your skills.

[Stephanie]

Vanessa, I don’t know if I would have been able to put the words together, but what you described is very true for myself as well. I would like to work on my self management in that sense as well. Great reflection!

[Angusami]

I am well aware that I need to focus on how I respond emotionally to circumstances that frustrates me at work. I’m making an effort to remain composed during those moments and am always open to asking for assistance. I work with excellent people most of the time, and they are always willing to help. Because things and duties can change every day, I am training myself to adjust to the routines on a daily basis instead of anticipating a typical shift routine. I’m hoping that if I make some internal adjustments, things will improve.

[Brittany]

Hi Angusami,
I had a similar response to yours and can really relate to what you shared. I also tend to respond emotionally to workplace frustrations, and I recognize the importance of developing my emotional intelligence by learning to better regulate my internal reactions. As nurses, our days are often unpredictable, and while emotional responses are natural, strengthening our self awareness and self regulation can help us respond more effectively in challenging situations.
I wish you the best of luck as you continue to grow in this area. Keep up the excellent work as a nurse.

[Susan]

I think seeing how are responses affect others in the workplace helps us to gauge how we respond. There are times when its important for colleagues to see our emotion to a certain extent, when we can be supportive and pleased with others accomplishments. Gauging our more “negative” emotions like anger or disappointment is sometimes more difficult to do but is necessary so that we can be constructive with our coworkers , superiors, or those under our leadership. Being in control of emotions while dealing with workplace issues is a great asset and a strength as a leader.

[Brittany]

I believe my emotional intelligence requires further development. I consider myself an empathetic person, but I recognize the need to improve how I respond in emotionally charged situations and to maintain greater composure. At times, work can become overwhelming, and in those moments, my emotional intelligence is not as strong as it could be. The emotional intelligence assessment I completed also indicated that there is room for improvement in this area.
There are days when I feel that I am not achieving as much as I would like or that I am progressing more slowly than expected. To address these challenges, I plan to be more patient with myself, allow time to reset when needed, and make a conscious effort to pause and think more carefully before responding.

[Adeline]

ometimes it can become overwhelming to keep up with tasks at work, which can lead to feeling very stressed. One area I need to develop is taking breaks during my shifts and not allowing work to exhaust me, especially when facing stressful tasks.

Doing this will help me maintain a positive mindset at work and achieve better outcomes, rather than pushing through without rest. Reviewing the chapter on emotional intelligence has also helped me understand how my emotions can be managed and regulated in the workplace.

[Aysha]

Hi Adeline,

I was on the same boat as you. I got overwhelmed as I didn’t prioritize my break. I was feeling exhausted after my shift.
I have started utilizing my breaks by maintaining short walks and snacking healthy. Sometimes, I feel reaching out to co-workers and
having friendly conversation on non-work-related topics soothes quickly. To stay emotionally healthy, we need to work on self-care.
And I appreciate that you have already recognized the need and working on it. Stay safe and healthy.

Adeline, I can surely relate to skipping breaks and pushing through. I use to feel that if I took my breaks, I’d lose my train of thought and it would take longer to get back into whatever I was working on. Recently, I have been intentionally taking more of my breaks and realize that in actual fact, I return feeling more motivated to pick up where I left off. It’s still challenging for me but I am getting better.

[Aysha]

To enhance the EI skills, I am reflecting on my self-management skills. I am accountable, have high adaptability, empathy towards my co-worker, always focused on problem solving, by which I always end up doing others responsibility and get behind on my own assigned job. Then I start panicking and get stressed for no reason. It is hard for me to set boundaries/ to say no to others. I have my set responsibilities as a BSO lead nurse. But my nursing judgement always kicks up, and I end up doing nursing responsibilities for my residents where there is specific unit nurse for that. Sometimes, my co-worker hands me to complete vitals for the resident when I was passing the hallways or I may visit my resident for behaviors. I have no support who can complete my responsibilities. But I always stuck with other responsibilities which is not mine. This way, I have to rush to finish my assignment on time and feel the stress. I am working on setting boundaries without hurting others emotion and also practicing self-care to avoid stressing out easily.

I feel I really need to continue to work on social awareness. This is something that I’ve been trying to improve upon for awhile now and am slowly improving. I usually try to be considerate of others but I can be very outspoken and sometimes ‘I speak first and think later’, resulting others feeling upset or offended. When I recognize that I’ve done this, I will apologize because very rarely is it intentional.

[Jamie]

I completely understand this. Its hard because you can have all the makings of a great leader in terms of your ideas and knowledge, but without the people skills to go along with it its impossible to be a successful leader. Its a skill that is not improved easily and I struggle with as well. Knowing when to speak and when to listen to others.

[Susan]

One of the more difficult things for me to do in my nursing position is to set boundaries. I am always wanting to help everyone, but I also recognize that there are things that I can not change on my own, for instance ,a staffing issue, If there are sick calls, someone leaving or someone not showing for their shift, regardless of the position, my first instinct is always to go and do what is not getting done, when my role is more to find an appropriate replacement or a solution so that the position is filled/job is done, by the appropriate team member. I have empathy for the people who are working their job short staffed, but I am not helping the system work as it should if I am not doing my job of finding the staff needed. I need to recognize that I can’t be all things all the time, and that working within my teams structure is a boundary that I have to respect and work within to the best of my ability.

[Tammy]

An area I would like to develope further is to manage my emotions during stress. By trying to stay calm under high pressure, I will not feel as overwhelmed and anxious. I can then respond as I need to and can respond as I should and not just react. I have been taking high stress situations one a time, making a to do list and closing my office door to help focus when I need to. The few strategies have been very helpful .

[Nathalia]

Hi Tammy, I share some of your strategies of making a to do list and closing in when i need to focus in order to improve my time management and prioritization. I encourage you to continue to examine yourself in daily situations. Ask yourself, why am i rejecting the idea or agreeing, what aspect is making me feel this way, what do i need to focus on and what do i need to discuss to achieve my goal. Some of these questions have helped me during situations where i feel overwhelmed, but i need to exhibit a reaction that is appropriate. Some situations with staff i have had to check myself in order to understand their point of view so we can find a solution, and some situations I’ve had to negotiate and demand based on the necessary outcome. Either way i always ensure to do a self-check after to see which areas i can improve on and which skills i want to continue building. Staying calm, but addressing your emotions later on is always recommended as you do not want unfelt emotions coming out at the wrong times, i learned with experience.

[Marilyn]

Welcome to week 7!

The conversation so far has been very rich and the common thread so far is that the area of focus is on improving emotional intelligence (EI), and that you recognize that self-awareness, self-management, emotional regulation, and relationship skills as key areas for growth.

Many of you recognize the challenges with managing emotional reactions, especially in high-stress situations. Common strategies to improve this include pausing before responding, practicing deep breathing, reflecting on triggers, and staying calm to avoid impulsive reactions. Others emphasize the importance of self-awareness, such as listening to one’s inner voice, recognizing emotions, and reflecting on behavior to guide better decisions.

Another major theme that I noticed is setting boundaries and preventing burnout. This is my PSA: It is OK to say “NO” and continue to practice self-care, prioritize tasks, and assert boundaries more effectively.

Note: please take a look at or self care tool kit: https://www.werpn.com/education/practice-resources/self-care-for-nurses/

Overall, you all demonstrate strong insight into their EI development, with practical strategies such as reflection, mindfulness, active listening, boundary-setting, and stress management to enhance both personal well-being and workplace relationships.

Let continue the conversation!

Marilyn

[Lisa]

Although I scored well on the EI test I think EI is an on-going practice. I try my best to be mindful and present however in this day and age there are many distractions wherever I may be – work, home or public. The area I would like to continue to work on is active listening and noticing body language. These are essential skills required when connecting and building relationships which is extremely important to me. I believe by limiting distractions and focusing on the individual/present situation will enhance my relationships and memory recall. I have enjoyed this reflective chapter.

[Sarena]

Self-awareness is the thing I need to work on, when I notice that I am taking on more tasks, feeling stressed or frustrated. Having the ability to take the steps to stay calm and professional. Setting the boundaries and allowing myself to say “no” when I am at my limit. I think this will help improve communication, reduce mistakes, and support better teamwork and resident care.

[Thea]

Hello Sarena,
You made a great point about self-awareness, especially noticing when you’re taking on too much and starting to feel stressed. Being aware of this is a key first step in building emotional intelligence. I also agree that setting boundaries and learning to say “no” when needed are strengths, not weaknesses. It helps protect your well-being and keeps patients safe.

It can be tough to stay calm and professional in those situations, but your approach will help clarify communication and reduce the risk of mistakes. You’re also setting a good example for the team by showing it’s okay to admit limits and focus on safe care. Your plan will help you and also lead to better teamwork and outcomes for residents.

[Jamie]

After completing the emotional intelligence quiz, I recognized the description of how I scored, and I agree that it described me, but it was clear that there is always room for improvement.

I scored higher than average with self-awareness, which is something I have actively been working on for quite a few years now. It was nice to see that you can work towards improving specific aspects of emotional intelligence and that it would actually work.

It was also clear that I view the world in an optimistic way and have hope for the future but at the same time am in a constant state of wanting to achieve more.

I think I need to work on recognizing my day to day achievements rather than constantly looking at the future. It will help my emotional intelligence to be more present and be able to assess more current or pressing issues or concerns. Working more with the day to day in mind will make me feel like I have achieved more and will have more of an immediate positive impact on myself and those I work with.

Lastly, I have a good understanding of people but where I need to improve this is by actually asking those people how they feel about things or what their opinions are. Rather than gathering all my information based off of listening to their conversations with others or based on past comments or actions.

All in all, I need to get out of my bubble and interact with others in a more meaningful way everyday.

[Alexis]

Hi jamie!
I think you are so right, there is always room for improvements. My results said the same, that there is still room for improvements in all areas. Which I think makes use reflect, we can always grow and improve on things we are already doing. That is inspiring I am sure to also see your results be impacted by the work you have been doing for yourself. Mine stated I needed to work on self management that I’m capable of doing more than I do. I can reason with you when you say you should recognizing your day to day achievements instead of constantly thinking of the future and wanting more. I always do that as well, think about future me and what I can do but then become easily overwhelmed with it all. I think it would be very helpful for me to also have goals for the future but recognize and credit myself for the day-to-day achievements I do and then maybe it will give me more motivation to do more than I am capable of instead of becoming overwhelmed. So thank you for this insight!

[Alexis]

The quiz results for me were there are times when I feel capable of doing or achieving more than I have. The quiz says that my self awareness and relationships with others are above average. I very often think about how my actions not only affect me but also everyone around me. My relationship with others says they are above average from the quiz, I think this kind of plays in into the reason I am capable of doing or achieving more than I have, I very frequently put other people before myself and sometimes that leaves me little time to achieve the things I want. Very often at work I will encourage my colleagues to take their breaks and help them with their task list to achieve the break but then I harm myself by then completing all my tasks on top of that and frequently cutting my own short. I am also an extreme overthinker so that also can be very limited, I think about the things I want to achieve or do but then I overthink them and it feels like take a while to decide on even achieving it. I know personally that I do both things so that does make sense why my self awareness is good because I do recognize my strengths and weaknesses its just taking the time to implement and achieve change to fix my weaknesses. So I guess that would fall under needing to improve my self management. Self management is described as turning your potential into performance by taking control and managing your emotions. I would say I do need to work on this because I take control in helping others and doing the right thing but very rarely do I work on doing things for myself and the things I want.

[Thea]

I want to improve my self-awareness as part of my emotional intelligence, especially by noticing how stress or a heavy workload might affect my communication. In a busy long-term care setting, it is easy to focus on tasks and not realize how my tone or responses might affect coworkers or residents.

To build my emotional intelligence, I plan to make self-reflection a regular habit, especially after tough shifts. By reflecting on my reactions and interactions, I can identify ways to improve. I also want to listen more carefully and take a moment before I respond in stressful situations so my communication stays respectful and supportive.

Improving my emotional intelligence will help me connect better with my team, work together more smoothly, and give more compassionate, patient-centred care.

[Freda]

I found the Emotional Intelligence (EI) quiz a great opportunity to self-reflect. Although my results indicated I am doing well overall, two of the questions really stood out to me. When I think of leadership and working with peers understanding why others feel the way they do is an area that I believe I can place more emphasis on. The other question in the quiz that stood out was it being easy for me to understand the way others see things. When I understand the way others see things it supports my understanding of why they feel the way they do. This is an area I have grown in but there is more growth to be had. Understanding the way others see things can require one to take a breath and really engage in the moment by asking questions and communicating openly. Sometimes I feel the pressure of time, and this can create a barrier in my ability to actively listen and get to know others’ views. In the reading this week it spoke to the levels of emotional Intelligence being recognizing emotion, facilitation, emotional understanding and lastly emotion management. When referring to the levels I would say I am currently functioning at the third level of emotional understanding and working towards the fourth being emotion management. I can continue to work at this by applying the four dimensions of EI being self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.

[Margaret]

I think you handled that situation really well. It can be challenging to question a senior colleague, but advocating for best practice is so important for patient safety. I like that even though there was initial disagreement, you both took the time to research together. That shows professionalism, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to evidence-based care.

[Stephanie]

My results showed that I am doing “fairly well” but that there is still room for improvement in all areas. I was a little surprised that the result was doing well but not surprised that I could make improvements. I think working on self-management, focusing on doing better the areas I want to do better in. I am always thriving to be e better nurse but lately moral at my place of work has been low which is tempting to bring me down as well. I need to step back and focus on what is important to me and the kind of nurse I want to be.

[Freda]

Hi Stephanie, Your post I am sure can resonate with many of us at different times in our nursing careers. When moral is low it can be quite challenging not to get down as well. This is where our own self-awareness and yes self management plays such an important role. Marilyn spoke in an earlier post about the self care toolkit. If you can understand the others emotions you can also support them and maybe support the moral improving. By working on our own emotional intelligence we can grow and support those we work with.

[Jovelisa]

I know I have some Emotional intelligence in myself, learned from growing up in hardship. I learned, it is not a nature thing, it is a nurture thing which is honed by positive and negative experiences throughout my life. I often think of the times that have happened in my life, look back to them and think of the negative and positive moments that have happened. When I was younger, I was very critical of the other people’s ways which I noticed very different than mine. Now that I am older, I think, I have become the person that I used to critique and at the same time, my EI is stronger than before. I practice my emotional intelligence daily, or else I would not survive in the field that I am in.

[Nathalia]

Based on my EI test results I’m doing well overall. However, it has been a challenging path to maintain self-awareness and balance self-care. We are all human and emotions are tied to everything we do, but as healthcare providers we need to learn to manage the emotion in ourselves as well as the emotion response of others while maintaining professionalism. The experiences i have faced over the years have taught me to be more empathetic and compassionate towards both clients and staff. By learning how to manage my stress, work, life and responses it has allowed me to grow as a manager, a nurse and a person. I am able to listen with intention and react appropriately to the situations after i complete a self-check in order to properly manage and produce the best outcome. By continuing to acknowledge my areas of improvement and strengthening my skills i grow not only to promote best practices, but to lead by example by advocating for proper communication channels, foster potential in employees and pursue new experiences for application. I will continue to work on vision and strategic thinking as well as time management, by attending workshops, conferences and trainings to learn new strategies and put in place new goals to achieve these changes based on a 6 month course. By performing weekly check ins and revising any action plans i will achieve growth in these areas to continue to build my leadership skills and EI to continue to have the ability to manage successfully.

[Leah]

After completing my EI test, my results show that I am doing OK but I can improve on building better relationships especially with people I find difficult to work with. I do agree with this, sometimes I have a hard time working with ‘difficult’ people and take it personally, which I shouldn’t but it can be hard. I did the other EI quiz which says I am doing well but ‘There is still room for improvement in all areas and there are times when you feel you are capable of doing/achieving more than you have. ‘ I do need more self confidence when it comes to my personal growth. I always end up advocating for others and forget about myself. With my action plan and setting short and long term goals for myself, I know I can achieve more and continue to build my leadership skills.

[Katrina]

I think a great way to increase self-confidence is to list your strengths, then you can realize your true potential and have an increase in confidence in those areas. Your strength is your leverage and you can find growth in your weaknesses. For example, your strength having excellent technical skills. You will you your technical skills to present your opinion or proposal confidentially in your meetings. I find it also important to see what self-confidence looks like to you and who you think would be a great example of a person with self-confidence, then build on that.

[Chantelle]

An area where I need to improve is achievement gap, feeling that I am capable of doing/achieving more than I have. There is a gap between my current output and my actual potential. I believe that I can improve on this by refining and setting more ambitious, structured goals, and developing the discipline or time management strategies to hit them. The EI tool stated I am generally in a good mood, but states there’s always room for improvement in all areas, which to my understanding indicates that my emotional state or response fluctuates under pressure. I can improve on that by working on self regulation, by staying composed and effective even during high stress moments when facing difficult side effects rather just when things are going well.

[Katrina]

Below is my EI results:
Your scores indicate that you are doing fairly well. Your self awareness and relationships with others are above average. You have achievements you are proud of, are generally are in a good mood, and see the world in a positive way. There is still room for improvement in all areas and there are times when you feel you are capable of doing/achieving more than you have. By diligently using EI tools you are able to get even more from life.

I think I need to work on my stress tolerance as I can be anxious and nervous when coping with stressful situations. My emotions can get in the way of coping stress, especially when there is pressure or competition at work. I feel that I need to find control, by observing how I react and how others react in a similar situation. Then I can recognize, better ways to cope stress by seeing how co-workers, friends and family deal with stress and what strengths they use to overcome stress.

[Shannon]

Reflecting on emotional intelligence and doing the quiz. I feel that as we work in the nursing field we are often doing self awareness and reflection. For myself I have a hard time setting boundaries. This is because I want to help, I want to show that I am educated and experienced and that I will follow through. I am currently working on a different unit and staff constantly come and report things or ask me for help and I respond right away. This could be at my own detriment cause I could be doing something else or going on break. I put others needs above my own. Therefore while doing the quiz it made me think of this. Prioritizing what needs to be done right away and what could be done at a later time. We cannot keep giving from an empty cup. We need to refuel and return.

[Samantha]

My Results
4/4
Congratulations, indications are that you are doing very well, up into the high end of the emotional intelligence scale. You know yourself well and have developed healthy, sustaining relationships with others. You are usually happy, optimistic and feel quite good about what you have accomplished in your life. Because you already have a solid base, your potential to develop to an even higher level using EI is excellent.

This question was easy for my answer, As I just had a situation at work that really highlighted my need for change/improvement. An area I need to work on is managing my emotional reactions in situations. I feel things quite strongly, and situations tend to get me down. I think I’m a perfectionist, and if I feel I have done my best in a situation and something challenges that I take it personal and will spiral overanalyzing everything I did/ or did not do. I think confidence in my role and my actions will help me manage my emotional reactions in the future., but it is something I am willing to learn new ways to manage/grow.

[Erin]

My results- “Great! You’re an emotionally intelligent person. You have great relationships and probably find that people approach you for advice. However, when so many people admire your people skills, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs.”

I need to improve my self regulation. I need to learn how to better control my own emotions. This is something I need to improve on not only at during work but outside of work. I am a highly emotional person and it shows more than less. By controlling my emotions I can also improve my self motivation because I won’t be distracted by how I am feeling and I can focus what is really important.

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