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Emotional Intelligence Beginner
Level 1: You are an Emotional Intelligence Beginner(Quiz scored from 1-86 pints)Your results place you in the Emotional Intelligence Beginner stage. At this level, emotions may feel confusing or difficult to navigate. You might find yourself reacting impulsively or avoiding emotions altogether, which can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. There may be challenges in identifying your emotions, understanding their roots, and expressing them constructively.The encouraging news is that this stage is where growth begins. Awareness of your need for development is the first step toward building a stronger foundation. With intentional effort, you can move from feeling overwhelmed by your emotions to feeling equipped to understand and manage them in a way that brings peace and clarity.Your Strengths:You are open to recognizing the importance of emotional growth.You may have a strong desire to improve your relationships and self-awareness.You are likely very empathetic down deep.Your Weaknesses:Struggles in identifying emotions or managing reactions.A tendency to feel stuck in emotional patterns or overwhelmed by strong feelings.You may have unhealthy coping mechanisms that you use to regulate yourself when you feel strong emotions.Tips for Growth:Start Identify emotions by name: Practice labeling your emotions to build awareness. For example, ask yourself, “What am I feeling right now?” Download an "Emotions Wheel" from the internet and use it to help you build your emotional vocabulary.Simple breathing: When emotions arise, take a moment to pause and breathe deeply a few times. Remind yourself that emotions are not sinful, weak, morally wrong or too strong for God to handle.Resist self-condemnation: If you are being self-critical and beating yourself up (even now!) stop. That is a low EQ thing to do. Your inner voice matters greatly. Notice it. Is it harsh? Would you talk to anyone else that way? Join my free webinar: The Emotional Intelligence Blueprint for Christian Women will provide you with clear tools to build a strong foundation for emotional health. Reserve your spot now and get the replay even if you can't attend 👇