1. Unit 5 Name: ___________________
Emotions
Unit 5
Name: ___________________

2. Emotions A complex psychological state Three distinct components
A subjective experience
A physiological response
A behavioral or expressive response
They are autonomous bodily responses to certain external or internal events

3. Emotional Intelligence
The ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.
Emotional Awareness- the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving
The ability to manage emotions- regulating your own emotions and cheering up or calming down other people.
Emotional Intelligence is the foundation for critical thinking
EI requires effective communication between rational and emotional centers of the brain

4. Emotional Intelligence

5. Signs of emotional intelligence
You Think About Feelings
Self and social awareness- recognize emotions and impact on yourself and others
Reflection: What are my emotional strengths, how does my current mood affect my thoughts and decision making?
You Pause
Simply taking a moment to stop and think before you act or speak.
It helps you from making a permanent decision based on a temporary decision.
It takes practice, it is in theory, difficult in practice.

6. Signs of emotional intelligence
You strive to control your thoughts
You don’t have much control over the emotion you experience in a given moment
You can control your reaction to those-emotions--focusing on your thoughts
(you can’t prevent a bird from landing on your head-but you can keep it from building a nest.)
You Benefit and Accept Criticism
You understand criticism is a chance to learn, even if not delivered in the best way.
When you receive negative feedback- ask, how can this make me better.

7. Signs of emotional intelligence
You Show Authenticity
You say what you mean, meaning what you say, and sticking to your values and principles above all else.
You Demonstrate Empathy
You understand others’ thoughts and feelings, helps you connect with others.
You Praise Others
You commend others, you are able to focus on the good of others.
You inspire them to be the best versions of themselves .

8. Signs of emotional intelligence
You Give Helpful Feedback
You Apologize
Takes strength and courage to be able to say you’re sorry.
Emotional intelligence helps you realize that apologizing doesn’t always mean you’re wrong. It means you value your relationships more than your ego
You Forgive and Forget
Allows you to prevent others from holding your emotions hostage and allowing you to move forward

9. Signs of emotional intelligence
You Keep your Commitments
Build a strong reputation for reliability and trustworthiness
You Help Others
You Protect Yourself from Emotional Sabotage