Emotional Intelligence

Article | Emotions

What is emotional intelligence and how to achieve it. This is a topic discussed worldwide today and the below article gives you some ways to achieve this by keeping your mind stable in all circumstances of your life. How we achieve emotional stability while dealing with all these is what is covered in the article in a very short manner? It takes a lot of practice and hard work to achieve emotional stability. Though it may look easy it is not an easy task to fulfill.

Emotional Intelligence is something we all need to understand.

Emotion is only an energy that comes in force. If we indulge in our emotions a lot it becomes a habit and we respond to it without any thought.

This is called reacting to our thoughts. That is why we find people with good habits and also people whose habits we classify as bad.

Emotional Intelligence can only be achieved in the following manner

1. Self-Awareness:- Our mind is very turbulent with a lot of thoughts passing through it every minute. If we observe these fluctuations very closely we find that it is always in the past and also in the future. It is rare in the present moment. There are a lot of techniques regarding how to stay in the present moment. Whatever be the technique it is a habit to be included in our life. Commonly named as Meditation these technique teaches us to observe our mind and body while staying in the present moment. It is always good to spend daily 10 minutes early in the morning meditating as you find silence everywhere.

2. Self-Regulation:- The kind of lifestyle we live is also an important factor in determining our control over our emotions. Moderating eating habits, regular exercise, not wilfully harming others including animals, speaking the truth, and refraining from theft or underhand dealings are some of the habits we must adhere to keep our emotions steady.

3. Empathy: - Putting ourselves in other's shoes is what empathy is all about. If we have an argument with someone about something, the ideal thing would be just to keep quiet as the other person would just be saying what he is feeling irrespective of who is right or wrong. Further, by staying quiet he is not sure about the next action you are going to take.

4. Motivation: - Always be ready to motivate people especially those who look up to you for advice.

5. Social Skills: - Be ready to help others when they are in need.

Our mind always has thoughts of lust, anger, desire, attachment, etc.

But our life should always be centered between Career, Money, Health, Friends & Family, Personal Growth and our Home Environment, and Education.

Practice in the right things will help us have a fulfilled and happy life.

Author: Jeevan P

12 March 2024

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Getting to know the psychologist: You can talk to the psychologist to see if they are a good fit for you in terms of their work style, personality, and specialization.

Defining the problem: You can describe your problem in detail and get qualified advice from the psychologist, which will help you better understand the nature of your problem.

Developing a plan of action: You can get recommendations on how to solve your problem, which methods and approaches may be the most effective.

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Who is a free consultation suitable for?

Those looking for a psychologist: A free consultation can help you make the right choice, as you can talk to several psychologists before making a final decision.

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Important:

A free consultation is not a substitute for psychotherapy.

In a free consultation, the psychologist cannot give you a final diagnosis or prescribe treatment.

The purpose of a free consultation is to help you determine if a psychologist and psychotherapy are right for you, and to give you the first steps to solving your problem.

Potential benefits of a free initial consultation

During this first session: potential clients have the chance to learn more about you and your approach before agreeing to work together.

Offering a free consultation will help you build trust with the client. It shows them that you want to give them a chance to make sure you are the right person to help them before they move forward. Additionally, you should also be confident that you can support your clients and that the client has problems that you can help them cope with. Also, you can avoid any ethical difficult situations about charging a client for a session in which you choose not to proceed based on fit.

We've found that people are more likely to proceed with therapy after a free consultation, as it lowers the barrier to starting the process. Many people starting therapy are apprehensive about the unknown, even if they've had sessions before. Our culture associates a "risk-free" mindset with free offers, helping people feel more comfortable during the initial conversation with a specialist.

It's important to note that the initial consultation differs from a typical therapy session:

It can last from 15 to 30 minutes, with the specialist determining the appropriate length for this introductory meeting.

The free initial consultation is not intended to be a full therapy session. It is an opportunity for the client to learn more about the specialist and their approach to therapy, and to decide whether they want to work together.

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The specialist should not give specific advice or recommendations during the free initial consultation. This should be done during a paid session.