"Emotions are like children: if you don't listen to them, they scream": 6 techniques for developing emotional intelligence

Why do we so often feel something, but we can't understand what it is? Why do we get angry instead of just saying "I'm having a hard time"? As adults, we get used to putting ourselves in the background so as not to inconvenience others. But at some point, our body says, "enough is enough."

Together with psychologist and CBT therapist Zoya Sitnikova, LIGA.net looks at how to start developing emotional intelligence in adult life.

Psychologist, CBT therapist Zoya Sitnikova (photo: Zoya Sitnikova)

From this article you will learn:

where to start developing emotional intelligence;
effective techniques that will help you feel better;
why we ignore emotions — and how not to do it;
what is emotional maturity;
how the body transmits emotions;
how to safely experience difficult emotions;
how to train EQ in communication every day.

Where does the development of emotional intelligence begin in adulthood?

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