Resilience – Are we ever in need of a HUGE dose of it about now. The culture chaos all around us has so much to do with emotional intelligence (EQ), also known as Resilience.
Researcher Daniel Goleman, in his groundbreaking brain and behavioral research shows a shift in how we see IQ and life success.
What is EQ, Resilience anyway? Up until 2012, in my studies to become a Certified Life Coach, I had never heard the term before. Was it ever eye opening and life changing to learn how much of a road block the lack of EQ (Emotional Intelligence), or Resilience can be in one’s life.
Emotional Intelligence includes self-awareness and impulse control, persistence, zeal or enthusiasm and self-motivation, empathy and social deftness or skillfulness, ability without difficulty. The really good news is these all can be acquired.
In his book, Emotional Intelligence – Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, Dr. Goleman points out that the qualities I just listed above mark people who excel in real life: “whose intimate relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. These are the hallmarks of character and self-displine, of altruism or selflessness and compassion – basic capacities needed if our society is to thrive.”
Why is emotional intelligence, resilience so important for right now as well as success moving forward? Well, to put it right out there, the personal costs of deficits in emotional intelligence or resilience can range from problems in marriage and parenting to poor physical health. “New research shows that chronic anger and anxiety create as great a health risk as chain smoking.” Lack of emotional intelligence, or resilience can sabotage the intellect and ruin careers. “Perhaps the greatest toll is on children, for whom risks include depression, eating disorders and unwanted pregnancy, aggressiveness and violent crime.”
Again, the great news is there is hope. Emotional Intelligence is not fixed at birth. So, no matter what your age or current status.
Dr. Goleman is also co-author of, The Creative Spirit.
As a Life, Transformation and Wholeness Coach I am hopeful. By understanding this very concept of Resilience, Emotional Intelligence or EQ and see where they were lacking in my own life through greater self-awareness I’ve been able to overcome so many of the road blocks that were stopping me, or derailing me from what I truly knew was possible in my life.
If this is something you want to explore in your own life – one of the best gifts you can give to yourself if greater self-awareness, resilience, emotional intelligence or EQ. You deserve the best life possible. God has BIG hopes and dreams for YOU and so do I. Sometimes the BIGGEST step of all, and the most important one is YOU believing it yourself and taking that first step to move in this new, often uncharted territory. A whole new adventure awaits you.
You can be the smartest person on the planet, have the highest IQ but has it gotten you where you want to be? If not, perhaps, as we’ve explored here, it’s your emotional intelligence (EQ), or resilience that needs some time and attention. You are not alone.
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Peace and Blessings,
Deborah
LifeVictory Coaching. 
