The Importance of Emotional Intelligence at Work and the Pillars for Developing It

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There is a well-known maxim that, to succeed at work, an employee must be hard-working, dedicated and, of course, disciplined. However, a new concept has been emerging in this landscape, just as important as the others: that of Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional Intelligence is nothing more than our ability, as human beings, to grasp what is happening through stimuli in the brain before we actually act. In recent years it has become a soft skill, in other words a competence valued in the job market, since a professional with this ability can assess, recognise and even influence what they feel, as well as what others feel, in their working relationships.

As a result, a person who has developed this kind of intelligence is better able to manage their feelings, emotions and impulses. At work, this can mean being able to master outbursts or episodes of anxiety, for example.

So how can you develop it? Below are some characteristics that will help you in this endeavour.

1. Build your self-confidence – the first step towards developing Emotional Intelligence is knowing your weaknesses and strengths, working on the ones that are not so good and refining the rest even further. At your own pace, of course;

2. Analyse and observe your behaviour in different situations in your day-to-day working life. What triggers positive or negative reactions in you in this environment? What makes you anxious? What makes you angry? What brings on negative thoughts?

3. Identify (and commit to!) practices that can help you master your emotions. These include meditation, controlled breathing, running or walking, and exercise in general.

Learning to deal with negative emotions, losing the fear of expressing yourself, and working on empathy and resilience are also points that can make all the difference in developing (and maintaining!) Emotional Intelligence.

Ready to start working on Emotional Intelligence in your professional environment? Remember that here at Neuroon, one of our pillars is directly related to helping you find your professional purpose. To find out more, get in touch with us or visit our website www.neuroon.com.br.