Why Emotional Intelligence Matters

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — Aristotle

The Oxford Dictionary defines Emotional Intelligence as the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

It is believed that your IQ accounts for only 20% of your success in life. The other 80% is determined by your emotional intelligence.

It has also been estimated that well over 80% of our health problems are stress-related. The primary reason we experience stress is because we are not comfortable emotionally.

“People with well-developed emotional skills are ... more likely to be content and effective in their lives, mastering the habits of the mind that foster their own productivity; people who cannot marshal some control over their emotional life fight battles that sabotage their ability for focused work and clear thought.”

— Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence"

Simply surviving in a state of emotional confusion is not living your life to it’s maximum potential. Let’s work together to find a way to go from just surviving, to thriving!