Mindfulness helps in building higher Emotional Intelligence

Article By – Manish Behl  And  Published by Techi Expert

Let’s understand the reason

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all while others struggle to get ahead? Why do some people rise to the top of their fields while others remain stuck in mediocrity? Why do some people enjoy fulfilling relationships while others face loneliness and conflict?

We generally see in life that some people are more successful than others, even though they have fewer qualifications or resources available.

Think of two people who joined the same company at the same time. They had similar backgrounds and qualifications, but as time went by, one of them clearly outperformed the other. And everyone wondered: what was his secret?

The answer was not hard to find. The more successful one had something that the other one lacked: emotional intelligence. He had the ability to understand and manage his own emotions and those of others. This gave him an edge in communicating effectively, working well with people, making better decisions, and being more self-aware.

Although there are many factors that contribute to why some people are more successful than others, such as talent, hard work, luck, and opportunity, However, one factor that is often overlooked is emotional intelligence, which is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and those of others.

Research has shown that people who are high in EI are more successful in many areas of life, including in the workplace, in relationships, and in their overall well-being. According to some studies, EQ can account for up to 58% of performance in all types of jobs and businesses. That means that EI can be more important than IQ, talent, or experience in determining your success and happiness

How does emotional intelligence work?

Emotional intelligence is not just about being nice or sensitive; it’s about being smart with your feelings. People who have high EI can use their emotions to enhance their thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

One way that this plays a role in success is that it helps individuals build stronger relationships. People with high EI are better able to understand and empathize with the emotions of others, which can help them build trust, communicate more effectively, and collaborate more successfully.

In addition, EI can help individuals manage stress and overcome challenges. People with high EI are better able to regulate their own emotions, which can help them stay calm and focused in stressful situations and make more effective decisions

How is mindfulness linked to emotional intelligence?

During my conversation with Dr. Daniel Goleman, a renowned expert on emotional intelligence, at the world’s leading mindfulness and emotional intelligence conference ,Mindfulness India Summit, Manish Behl, in conversation with Dr. Daniel Goleman, discussed how mindfulness and emotional intelligence are closely related and how they can benefit us in our personal and professional lives.

He explained, “Mindfulness practices are essential for self-awareness, which is an essential part of emotional intelligence, and the payoff is not only in being able to monitor what’s going on inside you and handle it better, but also in building an ability to be more composed, to be open to the other person or to the situation, and to stay focused on your goals authentically and with a positive attitude.”

We spoke about science behind mindfulness and the reasons for success of Mindfulness in modern world. With multiple stressors and distractions, its easier to get caught up, Mindfulness practices allow us to take pause and respond to situations.

He also shared Mindfulness tools and practices that can be included for in our day to day life.

Its always a pleasure and honour to speak to Dr Ronald Siegel where he shares his knowledge and insight on Mindfulness and ways to include it in our daily life.

Watch the full episode for great insights and conversation