I know you are struggling and that makes me happy you reached out. In particular we will explore why your EQ might be more important than IQ but only if you are finding this hard slog.

1. Interpersonal Relationships and Communication

• Understanding and Expressing Emotions: High EQ helps you understand your own emotions and express them appropriately. This is crucial in personal relationships, friendships, and love life, where clear and empathetic communication is key.
• Empathy: By being able to empathize with others, you can build stronger, more meaningful connections. This can improve your relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners.

2. Professional Life

• Workplace Dynamics: In a professional setting, EQ enables you to navigate workplace dynamics, manage conflicts, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Whether you’re leading a team or working as part of one, EQ helps in understanding the needs and motivations of others, fostering a cooperative and productive environment.

3. Emotional Health and Well-being

• Stress Management: High EQ helps in recognizing and managing stress, leading to better mental health. Understanding your emotions can prevent feelings of being overwhelmed and promote resilience.
• Self-awareness and Regulation: Being aware of your emotions and knowing how to regulate them can lead to better coping strategies during tough times.

4. Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Balanced Approach: EQ allows you to balance emotions and logic in decision-making, leading to more thoughtful and effective problem-solving.
• Avoiding Impulsive Decisions: High EQ can prevent you from making hasty decisions driven by unchecked emotions, which can be particularly important in both personal and professional contexts.

5. Adaptability and Resilience

• Handling Change: Life is full of changes and challenges. EQ equips you with the ability to adapt and stay resilient, which is crucial when dealing with life’s ups and downs.
• Positive Outlook: Emotional intelligence helps in maintaining a positive outlook, even when faced with setbacks, enabling you to bounce back more quickly.

6. Conflict Resolution

• Resolving Disputes: EQ helps you manage and resolve conflicts effectively, whether in your personal life or at work. Understanding and managing emotions can lead to more amicable solutions and less stress.
• Building Trust: High EQ fosters trust and respect in relationships, making it easier to address and resolve issues.

7. Building Meaningful Connections

• Social Skills: Strong social skills, a key component of EQ, are essential for building and maintaining relationships. This can improve your social life and create a supportive network.
• Inspiring Others: Whether in a leadership role or within your personal life, high EQ allows you to inspire and positively influence those around you.

So by working on your EQ, you get the skills to handle emotional reactions like a pro and have stronger connections with people – while making sure life does not drag you down to it. This is a process, requires self-reflection and practice (sometimes guidance too), but pays off immensely for your overall health/happiness/success.