Because our success or failure in just about every area of life depends upon it.
The building blocks of a healthy life and relationships are: respect…kindness…and empathy, but emotional intelligence is at the core of each of these building blocks.
Emotional intelligence in three words—frame it, name it, and tame it. Well, that’s 6 words, but you get the point. 🙂
Frame it = put it in perspective. Realize that you have emotions, but they don’t have to have you.
Name it = call it what it is. Before Jesus cast the legion of demons out from a man, He asked him: “What is your name?” (Luke 8:30). We have to admit what emotion is trying to control us. If it’s anger, don’t deny it. Admit it. If it’s fear, admit it. Etc.
Tame it = master your emotions. Our emotions are simply reactions to our thoughts. So, as we tame our thoughts with the Word of God, our emotions follow. A steady stream of God’s promises produces a steady stream of peace.
Emotional intelligence is the power to make healthy decisions based on facts not feelings—facts rooted in the knowledge of God’s Word.
If you want to learn more about how to take charge of your emotions and your entire life, check out my five-part audio series Emotional Intelligence or check out the podcast!
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