Like most ideas with staying power, the value of emotional intelligence seems obvious in hindsight. The better you can understand and manage your emotions — and the emotions of people around you — the greater your chances of success.
Research agrees: Developing greater emotional intelligence can lead to higher performance and pay, as well as better professional and personal relationships. But what if you feel your EQ is on the low, rather than high, side?
Neuroscience to the rescue: Here are a few simple ways to dramatically improve your emotional intelligence, especially in terms of managing your own emotions. After all, if you can’t manage your emotions, how can you understand and influence the emotions of the people around you?
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