Common Traits Of People With High Emotional Intelligence

Uplifting Stories 4/14/20 [updated: 2/1/23]
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Emotional intelligence was first introduced to the public in 1964 by Michael Beldoch. It refers to the capacity of an individual to recognize not only their emotions, that of others as well.

An emotionally intelligent person can label and prioritize the variations in their feelings. Below we’ve taken common traits of people with high emotional intelligence.

You Let Go Of The Past

A woman letting go of a man's hand.
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Pexels / Alena Darmel

We can’t change what has already happened. You strive to keep in mind the limitations of your influence. You focus on the now, hoping for a better tomorrow.

In a similar vein, you try to not expect too much of any venture or person.