How to Build Emotional Intelligence to Nurture Your Relationships

Instantly improve your relationships using emotional intelligence.

Who does not want to have more fulfilled and nurtured relationships?

Each one of us, right?

We all yearn to build more empathetic, loving, and respectful connections. But we do not see a way out to achieve this in practicality.

What if I say, that by genuinely following these tips, you can actually improve your relationships by learning a little more than you already know about emotions?

But the change must begin with you. Remember that saying,

You must be the change you wish to see in the world — Mahatma Gandhi

By building your emotional intelligence, you can offer a better place for your relationships to grow.

In this post we will go through the following :

• What is the hype about — Emotional Intelligence?
• How can you also build Emotional Intelligence & improve your relationships?
• And a Bonus Tip (That actually works) from my own experience.

Okay! Now, let’s cut to the chase and dive right into this.

1/ Emotional Intelligence — What?

Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient ( EQ ), is actually a skill that each one of us should develop. It is the ability to handle, control and to be aware of one’s emotions in a profound way.

An emotionally intelligent person is well versed with not only his emotions but he manages and reacts really well to other people’s emotions as well.

It’s a superpower that we all must possess, isn’t it?

2/ Building Emotional Intelligence and improving relationships

There are a number of ways that can help you grow emotionally. I read this insightful article that discusses various aspects where one can improve his emotional intelligence.

But I will share my personal favourites with you.

* Maintain a diary of emotions —

Don’t worry! You don’t have to maintain a bulky notebook, even an app on your phone would work. Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed just write down your feelings.

— What made you feel overwhelmed? — How did you react? — How you dealt with the situation?

Don’t be shy! Whatever you are feeling, either good or bad, that goes straight into your notes.

This practice will help you to get to know yourself better.

* Walk in their shoes —

Not literally! Try and understand the other person’s perspective.

Maybe what’s nothing for you, might be a big deal to them!

When you respect other people’s emotions, you are not only benefiting yourself but also your loved ones.

* Listen not hear —

I can’t emphasize enough on the importance of this practice. Don’t! Just don’t sit there to hear but also listen carefully.

You cannot be always right! Give another person a chance by listening to them.

* Widen your horizon —

Meet new people and don’t be afraid to open yourself up. If someone shares their experience with you, engage in a deep conversation with them. Try to relate his/her emotions with your experience.

Broadening your horizon will make you realise that different people react differently!

* Balance —

Maintain a balance among all the emotions you are feeling in an ignited situation. Everything in moderation works.

Too much anger or too much calmness can worsen the situation. And remember…

There’s no right or a wrong way of expressing emotions but there might be some more correct and lesser wrong ways to express.

3/ As promised — A Bonus Tip

Whenever you see yourself caught up in a tense situation, always remember

It’s your choice — how to react ! When to react !

You can pause to take time to reflect upon the whole situation, and think wisely ( Is it worth my energy ? My anger ? My time ? )

And then unpause.

This practice definitely gives time to cool off, introspect ( to understand your emotions), and then react to a situation.

Trust me! This works and makes you realise what you are capable of.

I really hope to have helped you in some way through this post. Thanks for reading :)

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