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Aspects of psychology
Emotional Intelligence
February 07, 2013

Emotional Intelligence By: Jasmine N. Gresham (SSCI206-1205D-01) DiMatteo

* Do you think that positive psychology is in more demand now that stress and economic hardship is more prominent in our country? * Are people under more stress now than in the past? * A description of the field of positive psychology * Your critique of positive psychology * What research suggests on the value of this developing field * How you would apply what you have learned about positive psychology to enhance your happiness and positive outlook on …show more content…

This was the basis for the notion that emotional intelligence is increasingly relevant to organizational development and developing people. This is because emotional intelligence principles provide a new way to understand and assess people 's behaviors, attitudes, and interpersonal skills. There are some specific methods that may be used to enhance a person 's emotional intelligence. One method is to set goals for your self in achieving a good emotional intelligence. This can be done by first asking a test, such as I did, and finding out how your emotional intelligence rates. This will inform you on your strengths and your weaknesses. Once this is done, then you are able to set a responsible goal for improvement. For example, one area of improvement for my emotional intelligence is for me to take time out to reflect of events. I will set a goal to begin doing this at least three times per week. Once I accomplish this goal I will then increase this to once a day. Reaching goals also gives me a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment which improves your emotional intelligence.

Other ways to enhance your emotional intelligence are by encouraging insight and self-awareness, and build in a support system. Allowing yourself to acknowledge your weaknesses, it is by doing this that improvement may begin. It is important to realize that no one is perfect and that is fine to have

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