Clinical Hypnotherapy for Positive Change
Michele Pavey-Laumen - Newport Yarraville Melbourne Australia
Emotional Intelligence
Heart and Head Combined
It is very important to understand that Emotional Intelligence
is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of head over heart -
it is the unique intersection of both. Think about the definition of emotion,
intelligence, and especially, of the three parts of our mind -
- affect / emotion
- cognition / thinking
- volition / motivation
Emotional Intelligence combines affect with cognition, emotion with intelligence.
Emotional intelligence, then, is the ability to use your emotions to help you solve problems and live a more effective life. Emotional intelligence without intelligence, or intelligence without emotional intelligence, is only part of a solution. It is the head working with the heart.
Emotional intelligence can be defined as the ability to respond optimally to situations instead of reacting through habit fear or impulse.
