Emotional intelligence is exactly what it sounds like; it’s the intelligence of understanding and managing emotions, as well as recognising and influencing the emotions of others.

1. Better Communication: High EI helps in expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
2. Improved Teamwork: It fosters understanding and respect for different perspectives in a team.
3. Effective Leadership: Individuals with high EI inspire and motivate their teams, handle stress, and make thoughtful decisions.
4. Enhanced Problem-Solving: High EI allows individuals to stay calm under pressure and approach problems logically.
5. Career Advancement: Strong EI leads to better relationships, increasing promotion prospects.
6. Increased Job Satisfaction: Managing emotions creates a positive work environment and reduces stress.

Emotions are like any other physical sensations in your body, just like the sensation of pain you get when hitting your toe on a table leg. When you get physical pain from an impact, you know that it’s going to pass. Emotions too will pass, but it’s so easy to add a lot of meaning to them and perpetuate the pain through the stories you tell yourself. It holds so much stakes in your life that it’s important to keep them in check at the workplace.