People with high emotional intelligence are oftentimes those who possess the ability to acutely manage their emotions. They are able to detect the most subtle of emotions, aware of other people’s moods and varied temperaments. This allows them to adjust their behavior when around people, whether it be more (or less) empathetic, attentive and easygoing.
Self-awareness
Highly emotionally intelligent people tend to be self-aware. They are aware of their strengths, their weaknesses and understand the need to monitor and regulate their thoughts. As mentioned earlier, they are not only conscious of how they feel, but also able to tune into the feelings of others.
Optimism
People with high emotional intelligence tend to focus on the positive aspects of life. This is not to say that they don’t care about bad news, but rather they consciously decide not to spend a lot of time and energy focusing on problems. They make the conscious effort(s) to look at the bright side of any situation and look towards finding the solution to whatever problem. These are the individuals that place their focus on the things that are within their control. Besides, consider how it must feel to dwell on the bad? It would be nothing short of unproductive.
