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.

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In the following scenarios, notice your thoughts and feelings. What are your immediate reactions? There is not a 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. Make sure to write down your own thoughts first, before clicking to see our examples.

Now that you took a moment to write your responses and reviewed the possible actions or thoughts, try answering the following questions honestly:

How would you rate yourself in terms of adaptability on a scale of 1-10 (low to high)?

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

How would you rate yourself in terms of positive outlook (optimism) on a scale of 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:

• do you want to become more adaptable and/or be more optimistic?

It is difficult to find the motivation to shift a behaviour if you are not ready or do not want to change it.