Emotional Literacy to Emotional Intelligence - A Strategic Move of HR
2 Pages Posted: 12 Jun 2010
Date Written: June 10, 2010
Abstract
Emotional literacy is the first step towards emotional intelligence. It is the ability to recognize, understand and appropriately express our emotions. It is an essential skill which we must work to develop. Once acquired, it gives us an alternative to violence, illness, drug abuse, dysfunctional relationships, and global societal conflicts.
As we evolve and our cultures change, new forms of literacy are required to give us the proper tools to deal with a broad and ever-changing spectrum of issues. Today the need for Emotional Literacy is ever increasing, and is one of the best investments that we can make for ourselves and our generations.
Emotions are an integral part of human nature and they are natural. Through them we respond to life in many different ways, such as with anger, happiness, fear, love and loneliness. Emotions influence our thoughts and actions; they inspire our needs; they affect our bodies and impact on our relationships.
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