Objective:
The objective of this lesson is to provide learners with a foundational understanding of essential emotional skills, and to equip them with practical techniques that can be applied in personal and professional contexts to manage emotions effectively, communicate empathetically, and build resilient relationships.
Comprehensive Content Overview:
Emotional skills, often referred to as emotional intelligence or EQ, encompass a range of abilities that help individuals navigate the social complexities of the workplace, lead and motivate others, and excel in their personal lives. These skills can be broken down into several key areas:
- Self-awareness: Recognizing and understanding one’s own emotions..
- Self-regulation: Managing and expressing personal emotions appropriately..
- Motivation: Harnessing emotions to drive towards personal and professional goals..
- Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others..
- Social skills: Managing relationships to move people in desired directions..
In-depth Explanations with Actionable Insights:
Self-awareness: To develop self-awareness, keep a journal of your emotional responses throughout the day. Note what triggered the emotion, how you reacted, and what the outcome was. This practice can help you identify patterns and triggers in your emotional responses.
Example: You note that you feel irritable every time you are in a meeting with a particular colleague. Reflecting on this, you realize that it’s not the person that bothers you, but the feeling of being interrupted when you speak.
Self-regulation: Practice techniques ...
