How Emotional Intelligence can Improve Mental Health At Work

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Agencia Interamericana de Comunicación

This insights post is a summary of the blog post published by Agencia Interamericana de Comunicación. View the full posts at: Inteligencia emocional como recurso para gestionar la salud mental en el trabajo

Over a century ago, the first writings on social intelligence emerged, leading to other studies on multiple intelligences, laying the groundwork for the development of Emotional Intelligence (EI). EI has increasingly become a tool used in businesses to enhance the well-being of individuals and work teams.

Emotional Intelligence has been defined as the ability to recognize our own and others’ feelings, to motivate ourselves, and to manage relationships effectively. Over time, the concept has gained popularity and has gradually been linked to the development of other skills, both socially and in the workplace.

Today, it is recognized that EI can be developed and applied in various areas including improving mental health in the workplace.

Tips for Developing Emotional Intelligence

In their article, Agencia Interamericana covers several key elements to focus on for developing EI:

• Emotional Awareness: Paying attention to how we feel in different situations contributes to self-awareness and the identification of emotions.
• Self-control: Once we are aware of our emotions, we can regulate them and control the intensity of each one.
• Motivation: Both at work and in personal life, it is essential to have clear goals to stay on track.
• Empathy: This involves recognizing the emotions of our colleagues to help understand interactions.
• Social Relationships: Our communication is key to expressing ourselves effectively and achieving harmony in our work environment.

You can read more about how emotional intelligence can be used as a resource for managing mental health at work and improving employee engagement at: Inteligencia emocional como recurso para gestionar la salud mental en el trabajo.