How Emotional Intelligence Helps You Be Your Authentic Self

In this episode of Everyday EQ, Julia hops on the mic to talk about why emotional intelligence is the BEST tool to use to help us know ourselves better. She dives into how we've been taught to dismiss our emotions, despite the fact that they contain some of the most important information you'll ever need to know about yourself. This info, when acknowledged, can help you create a model for how to operate as your best self and achieve the success you want. Think of EQ like your operating manual that helps you optimize your operating system. Press play to hear a breakdown of how this works and how your uncomfortable and comfortable emotions are contributing. 1:20 - At the core of it, emotional intelligence is all about you.1:42 - We have a messed up relationship with our emotions. 3:02 - We have been taught to be at war with our emotions, but they hold so much key info that we shouldn't ignore3:38 - Emotions are like f*ck bois/girls3:55 - If we pay attention to our emotions, we can make better decisions4:38 - EQ helps us bring info that's unconscious to our conscious awareness so we can take action on it5:38 - While others are teaching you what worked for them, EQ teaches you what works for Y-O-U6:27 - Increasing your EQ helps you operate at the highest possible level. Think of it like optimizing your personal operating system.8:16 - The study of your EQ is about developing your self-governance and self-mastery 8:36 - And EQ applies to all areas of your life, like *these*9:22 - EQ will revolutionize how you live. Casual.9:46 - How does EQ help you create a tutorial for how to be your best self and achieve the success you want?12:33 - What your emotional experiences are telling you: A breakdown of the messages behind uncomfortable and comfortable emotions12:41 - Sidebar: There's no such thing as "positive" or "negative" emotions12:26 - Back to what those uncomfortable emotions are telling us...16:20 - Comparing your current reality to your ideal future reality17:39 - What about those comfortable emotions? What do they gots to say?19:00 - A new take on emotions: They're the real MVP.21:01 - A word on why alignment/fulfillment/satisfaction > happiness23:00 - Figure out your own personal life KPIs23:36 - More on how your emotions are your compass navigating you towards your best self (one more time for the cheap seats in the back!)25:02 - What to do once you realize what your uncomfortable/comfortable emotions are saying25:50 - To quickly recap... If you have questions for Julia, she'd love to hear from you. Shoot her an email at info [at] theceqo [dot] com