Definition of Emotional Management, together with High, Overused & Low behaviours and some Advice on how to Develop this competency (4:31 mins) Copy
Takes responsibility of all outcomes by managing your emotions, not getting overwhelmed and able to recover from them effectively.
Advantages when Emotional Management is High:
- Ability to manage one’s own emotions to prevent potential outbursts
- Able to view all situations in a calm manner
- Faces challenges in a frank and honest manner
- Waits for better outcomes by shifting thoughts
- Withholds judgment and seeks clarifications
Risks when Emotional Management is Overused:
- Spends too much time to clarify or give explanations for their actions
- Overly calm or suppresses feelings in difficult situations
- Avoids challenging situations
- Overwhelmed at times when stays open to too many considerations
- Quick to reframe or distract thoughts
Risks when Emotional Management is Low:
- Ventilates without restraint and is insensitive to those around
- Exaggerated emotional outbursts while refusing to see the reality of the situation
- Succumbs to extreme emotions and does not filter thoughts
- Impulsive and expresses feelings without consideration
- Panic when faced with challenges
Development Advice:
- Tune in to your emotions throughout the day
- Practice recognizing and expressing your own emotions before they escalate
- Identify and understand others emotional outbursts without reacting by staying present
- Consider engaging in extended deep breathing or meditation to slow down your reaction and increase clarity of thought