✨ Activity: Emotional Intelligence

Everyday we are presented with situations in which we can demonstrate EQ skills. Here are typical workday examples that present themselves as opportunities to put EQ in action. Consider how adaptable you might be when faced with change, or if you are inclined to respond with a positive outlook.

Download the Emotional Intelligence Worksheet (PDF)

In the following scenarios, notice your thoughts and feelings. What are your immediate reactions? There is no right or wrong way to respond. Write it down in the worksheet.

Next, for each scenario, click on the expanding text to see corresponding examples of strong adaptability and optimistic actions or thoughts. Consider writing down your own thoughts before clicking to see our examples.

We are typically most motivated to shift a behaviour when we are ready and open to embrace the work of change.

Consider weighting your adaptability scale from 1-10 (low to high).

• If you rated yourself on the lower end of the scale, how might you learn to become more adaptable?

Consider weighting your optimism scale from 1-10 (low to high)

• If you rated yourself on the lower end of the scale, how might you lean into optimism?

Ask yourself this question as authentically as possible:

• How willing are you to lean towards becoming more adaptable and/or be more optimistic?