Measuring your emotional intelligence growth over time is a lot like keeping track of your fitness journey.
Sometimes, it’s obvious, like when you can lift heavier weights. Other times, it’s less noticeable, like feeling calmer during tough conversations. Here are some helpful ways to see how you’re growing in emotional intelligence.
One of the best ways to check your growth is by journaling. I started keeping a daily or weekly journal where I write about my feelings. I write about moments that made me feel strong emotions, how I reacted, and what I learned from it.
When I look back at my past entries, I can see patterns in how I respond. This helps me notice if I’m being more understanding or if I’m just reacting out of frustration.
I also started doing regular check-ins with myself. At different points in the week, I pause to think about how I'm feeling. I ask myself: What am I feeling? Why do I feel this way? What could be causing these emotions?
These check-ins help me track my emotional responses and see where I’m improving. I noticed that I can handle my emotions better during stressful times, and that’s a clear sign I’m making progress.
Getting feedback from friends, family, or coworkers has been really helpful. I ask them how I handled certain situations or if they’ve noticed any changes in how I interact with others.
Their outside perspective can show me areas where I’ve grown that I might not even notice myself, like better communication or resolving conflicts more easily.
Joining workshops focused on emotional intelligence has given me great insights into my growth. Many of these programs have tests you can take before and after. I remember taking an emotional intelligence test at the start of a workshop and then doing it again afterward. The changes in my scores clearly showed how much I had improved.
Setting specific emotional intelligence goals, like being more empathetic or managing stress better, can help guide your progress. I keep track of my goals by setting small targets. For example, if I want to improve my listening skills, I aim for three active listening sessions each week and then I check in with myself to see how I felt after those sessions.
By using these methods, I can measure my emotional intelligence growth over time. I feel more aware and intentional about my personal development. It’s a continual journey, but the improvements are rewarding and fulfilling!
Measuring your emotional intelligence growth over time is a lot like keeping track of your fitness journey.
Sometimes, it’s obvious, like when you can lift heavier weights. Other times, it’s less noticeable, like feeling calmer during tough conversations. Here are some helpful ways to see how you’re growing in emotional intelligence.
One of the best ways to check your growth is by journaling. I started keeping a daily or weekly journal where I write about my feelings. I write about moments that made me feel strong emotions, how I reacted, and what I learned from it.
When I look back at my past entries, I can see patterns in how I respond. This helps me notice if I’m being more understanding or if I’m just reacting out of frustration.
I also started doing regular check-ins with myself. At different points in the week, I pause to think about how I'm feeling. I ask myself: What am I feeling? Why do I feel this way? What could be causing these emotions?
These check-ins help me track my emotional responses and see where I’m improving. I noticed that I can handle my emotions better during stressful times, and that’s a clear sign I’m making progress.
Getting feedback from friends, family, or coworkers has been really helpful. I ask them how I handled certain situations or if they’ve noticed any changes in how I interact with others.
Their outside perspective can show me areas where I’ve grown that I might not even notice myself, like better communication or resolving conflicts more easily.
Joining workshops focused on emotional intelligence has given me great insights into my growth. Many of these programs have tests you can take before and after. I remember taking an emotional intelligence test at the start of a workshop and then doing it again afterward. The changes in my scores clearly showed how much I had improved.
Setting specific emotional intelligence goals, like being more empathetic or managing stress better, can help guide your progress. I keep track of my goals by setting small targets. For example, if I want to improve my listening skills, I aim for three active listening sessions each week and then I check in with myself to see how I felt after those sessions.
By using these methods, I can measure my emotional intelligence growth over time. I feel more aware and intentional about my personal development. It’s a continual journey, but the improvements are rewarding and fulfilling!