Reflective Journal

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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence can be described as the ability of an individual to be aware of and to be in control of the emotions and expressions and to handle the interpersonal relationships efficiently. According to Petrides et al. (2016) Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing one’s own emotions. Emotional intelligence in human beings begins with self perception and self awareness which affects one’s ability to make decisions as well as management of stress. Other important factors which represent emotional intelligence are self management, social awareness and relationship management.
Emotional intelligence is important because it helps to enhance the performance of individuals as well as plays a significant role in their emotional and social well being. A person with good emotional intelligence is sure to be good with cultural intelligence as well. A person with good cultural intelligence tries to avoid conflicts and respect the values, beliefs and ideologies of people who belong to a different culture. As mentioned by Serrat (2017) emotional intelligence not only involves the management of one’s own emotions but also the emotions of other people and groups existing in the society.
Self Assessment
    According to the self assessment test conducted my score for various descriptors of emotional intelligence is an in the figure...