EQ,generally known as emotional quotient is the ability to access and control the emotions of oneself.
IQ, intelligence quotient on the other hand,is the standardized test,designed to access intelligence.

Both IQ and EQ play roles in the overall success,as well as health,wealth and happiness. This will leave me discussing mainly on the most important one.
Many experts now believe that EQ (emotional quotient) may actually be more important than IQ(intelligence quotient) in determining our overall success in life. As such,having low EQ can negatively impact not only your personal life but,also your MENTAL and PHYSICAL health.

On here,I'll be writing on how you can be able to build up your EQ and as well maintain it.

*PEOPLE WITH HIGH IQ,tend to HAVE LOW EQ* (true/false)



People with low EQ;

1) Struggle with relationships; people with low EQ hardly sustain relationships,be it with family,friends or what have you.

2)Turn conversations towards themselves: You always try to make everything about you. Always want to be noticed or pitied at every slightest opportunity.

3)Have poor coping skills: Being able to withstand harsh circumstances is a foreign language to someone with low EQ. Cause unfavourable conditions always leave you thinking like the whole world is on your shoulders (which isn't true). *There is someone somewhere going through X2 of what you think you're passing through.

4)Have emotional outbursts: Like I wrote in number 2,every little thing makes you fill up a bucket with tears.
*Have you ever been in a situation wherein all of a sudden,you start crying* I mean,no one touched,scolded or even worse beat you up?
Now that's the perfect definition of someone with a low EQ.

5)Behave insensitively: You always tend to make remarks that hurt other peoples feelings. You might not be doing it willingly and sometimes you just don't give a damn.

6)Blame others for your misfortune: With you,everyone is the cause of your problems.
II mean, take the blame for once..

Dangers of having a low EQ;

1) Your mental health: Being so emotionally attached to life or things around you doesn't only make you feel depressed but,it equally tasks your brain at all times. You tend to imagine,over think and stress your brain all the time.

2)Relationship life: Your relationship life can never hold water,more especially if you're a lady with a low EQ. Same goes to the guys,though it tends to be of high intensity with the ladies. Using your heart instead of your head in a relationship.
Most importantly,your relationship with your family and friends will never ever be a smooth one.

3)Performance at school: As a student with low EQ,your performance in school won't even help matters cause,associating with your fellow mates is a hard task to begin with (you know what that means).

4)Social intelligence will be very poor because,from the onset,associating with people is nothing in your dictionary. Going out at times will be a hard task and it will only be like trekking from Kaduna to aso rock.


Now,how do you build up your EQ?

1) Get to make positive vibe giving friends. Step out of that comfort zone and make some real friends. Those that will scold you when you go wrong (yes,those type).
Get involved, find something you can do that will keep you in the midst of people you haven't met before,by so doing,you'll be meeting new characters. Lol. Different attitudes you haven't seen before and this will even get you more wowed at how people can be so free with life.

2)YOLO(you only live once) : Make every moment count.

3)Self awareness: First get to know your type of person and know the things that trigger your other side(emotions). Stay away from this things and focus on things that will positively cheer you up.

4)Social awareness or skills: Learn to mingle with people,family and make new friends. Take yourself,boyfriend or girlfriend out if you have to. Visit the less privileged and there,you'll see that you're living a luxurious life.
Appreciate what others do and in return they'll do more.

5)Empathy: This is having the ability to understand how others feel and how you would feel if same thing you did to them was done to you.
Before you speak, you know the choice of words to use. Avoid saying negative things when angry because,you'll not be able to take them back.

6)Self management: You have to be able to comport yourself in public,learn how to interact with people and know when to cut the jokes out.

7) Pay attention to others opinion,it won't diminish your own self awareness. By so doing,you actually gain insight into your own emotional state as well as your values and beliefs. For example, if you feel "discomfort" hearing others express certain views,you are most likely to learn something new and important.






Having a high EQ is not such a heavy task, it all depends on how you process information and the way you handle situations around you.

EQ is essential for success in life,forget about IQ.
Build up your EQ,else your intelligence is leading you no where.
Try as much as possible to control your emotions and you're well on your way to climbing that success ladder







If you have any questions, do well to drop em below.

I think it should be EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), not EQ.

Humanoid01:
I think it should be EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), not EQ.

They are totally different.
Emotional quotient deals with the human emotions,while intelligence quotient deals with the intellectual capability.

StacyO:


They are totally different.
Emotional quotient deals with the human emotions,while intelligence quotient deals with the intellectual capability.

Emotional intelligence quotient is a sub-part of intelligence quotient [as in a branch], and is also a substitute name for emotional quotient. They are not essentially different from each other [EIQ and IQ].

Humanoid01:

Emotional intelligence quotient is a sub-part of intelligence quotient [as in a branch], and is also a substitute name for emotional quotient. They are not essentially different from each other [EIQ and IQ].

I get where you're driving at. Couldn't add that up there anyway but,glad you brought it up.
And relatively, research has it that EQ and EIQ are just under the same category.
Emotional intelligence is just being aware and possessing the positive emotional triggers.

Is EQ not a sign of weakness compared to IQ where you use your head before your heart

Liposure:
Is EQ not a sign of weakness compared to IQ where you use your head before your heart

Not at all.
So many people are successful but,just don't know how to manage their emotions. Which in turn makes them end up using their heart.

IQ can make you rich overnight but,EQ will help you sustain it.





let's take for example you are the boss of a big organization. Most definitely, your IQ pushed you to that position,right?


All of a sudden,you start allowing your fragile heart as a boss get to you. Trust me,that organization won't withstand the test of time.



This is when your Emotional Intelligence should come into play. You probably will boss up and start making the rules(that's the importance of a positive EQ).