Why is emotional awareness important?
“Self-awareness is the first component of emotional intelligence,” and it helps people “recognize how their feelings affect them, other people, and their job performance” (Goleman, 2018, p. 1). An emotionally aware person likely (Goleman, 1995, 2018): Knows that tight deadlines bring out the worst in them, plans early, and puts in place the resources needed before the pressure hits. Has a good understanding of their goals and values and is clear on where they are heading and why. They change jobs when they realize that their career no longer aligns with their values. Examines their feelings and states openly when they can’t get behind a decision at work. They can assess themselves honestly and point out when their opinions have changed. What is social-emotional awareness? The social aspect of emotional awareness allows us to understand others, recognize their feelings, and act successfully in our relations with them. Examples of social-emotional awareness in practice include (Golem