Emotional Intelligence for Dummies

Product Description Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keys to success in life -- both professionally and personally. Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to take control of your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence can further your relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for career success, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developing this skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. He also provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence can be applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personal happiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach the next level at work and at home. Manage your emotions - identify your feelings, determine what beliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors Discover the power of empathy - read other people's emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings Thrive at work - find a job that's right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills Build and sustain meaningful relationships - discover how to take your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer Raise an emotionally intelligent child - keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant From the Back Cover Take control of your emotions to achieve success in the workplace and happiness at home Being aware of and able to control your emotions is oneof the keys to success in life, both professionally and personally. This friendly guide will help you to understand your feelings and how you can manage them, instead ofhaving them control you. Through practical, proven techniques and helpful exercises, you'll discover how you can increase your confidence, build stronger relationships with your partner, family, and colleagues, and find authentic happiness. Manage your emotions — identify your feelings, determine whatbeliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors Discover the power of empathy — read other people's emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings Thrive at work — find a job that's right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills Build and sustain meaningful relationships — discover how to take your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer Raise an emotionally intelligent child — keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant "I suspect Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will motivate you to adopt a broader view of what it means to be smart, and you will find yourself further developing the emotional skills that allow you to lead a more satisfying life." — Peter Salovey , PhD, Professor of Psychology, Yale University Open the book and find: The science behind emotional intelligence Exercises to help you turn negative emotions positive Ways to diffuse tense situations How to improve your performance at work Why emotionally intelligent workplaces are more productive The four keys to a lasting relationship What battles are worth fighting — and when to keep quiet How to help your child become emotionally aware Straightforward guide to taking control of your emotions.Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keys to success in life -- both professionally and personally. Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to take control of your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence can further your relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for career success, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developing this skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. He also provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence can be applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personal happiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach the next level at work and at home. Manage your emotions - identify your feelings, determine what beliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors Discover the power of empathy - read other people's emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings Thrive at work - find a job that's right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills Build and sustain meaningful relationships - discover how to take your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer Raise an emotionally intelligent child - keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant Straightforward guide to taking control of your emotions. Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keys to success in life -- both professionally and personally. Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to take control of your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence can further your relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for career success, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developing this skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. He also provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence can be applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personal happiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach the next level at work and at home. Being Aware Of And Able To Control Your Emotions Is One Of The Keys To Success In Life, Both Professionally And Personally. This Friendly Guide Will Help You To Understand Your Feelings And How You Can Manage Them, Instead Of Having Them Control You. Through Practical, Proven Techniques And Helpful Exercises, You'll Discover How You Can Increase Your Confidence, Build Stronger Relationships With Your Partner, Family, And Colleagues, And Find Authentic Happiness--resource Description Page. Part I: There's A New Kind Of Intelligence In Town -- Pt. Ii: The Essentials Of Emotional Intelligence -- Pt. Iii: Taking Emotional Intelligence To Work -- Pt. Iv: Using Emotional Intelligence At Home -- Pt. V: The Part Of Tens -- Appendix: Resources For Emotional And Social Intelligence. By Steven J. Stein ; Foreword By Peter Salovey. Description Based On Print Version Record. Includes Index. Being aware of and able to control your emotions is one of the keys to living a successful life, both professionally and personally. Using practical techniques and exercises, this guide will help you to understand your feelings and how you can manage them, instead of having them control you A guide to help readers understand and control emotions offers techniques and exercises to increase emotional awareness and control to achieve success in the workplace and happiness at home.