The Power Of Emotional Expressions
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How high is your emotional intelligence? Can you accurately perceive your emotions based on context and culture?
The first step to mastering your emotions is to perceive them accurately - this might involve understanding how your emotions promote thinking and cognitive activity. However, as Les explains, the ability to differentiate between real and false emotions is even more important when navigating the testy waters of personal and professional relationships.
In today's episode, Les goes through 7 key factors influencing your ability to express and control your emotions and those of others. He also shares how you can learn to use your emotions to act with assertiveness and defined boundaries.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 The difference between personal intelligence and emotional intelligence
03:30 Emotional intelligence in everyday life
05:11 Experiences that alter how we perceive emotions
06:35 The truth about our emotions
07:52 Accurate versus inaccurate emotional expressions
09:44 How to regulate your emotions based on context & culture
10:55 How to express emotions accurately when desired
12:45 Situational awareness: Do you have it?
14:41 Swimming in the waters of your own emotions
15:57 Understanding dishonest emotional responses
16:45 Parting thoughts
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