Jaron CollisCore ConceptHoward Gardner's extended definition of intelligence included interpersonal and introspective awareness. This has been refined by Peter Salovey into the theory of emotional intelligence, consisting of 5 aspects.self-awarenessemotion managementmotivation and controlempathysocial artsself-awarenessPeople tend to deal with emotions in one of three ways: Mindful - are aware of what they feel and in control Engulfed - they feel swamped by emotions and powerless to change them Accepting - aware of their emotions but not inclined to change themsomatic markersemotion managementTemperment - the ability to withstand personal emotional stormsangerworrymelancholymotivation and controlAlso known as willpower - the ability to resist impulses and motivate oneselfoptimismflowempathyThe ability to detect, interpret and imagine what others are feelingsomatic markersIntuitive aids to decision making, the brain's emotional alarm system.angerAnger management strategies: Reframing - attempt to interpret situation differently Cooling off - use distractions, and wait for rage hormone levels to drop No catharsis - seductive as endorphin released, but sustains rage levelworryWorry is thinking without any constructive reflection, getting stuck in a loop of low-grade melodrama without moving towards a positive solution. Best managed by self-awareness, spot worries before a loop occurs, then use healthy skepticism to reduce their significance.melancholyA mental self-defence mechanism, intended to provide a quietened state of mind to facilitate remedial planning. When self-reinforcing can lead to despondency, hence best tackled by distracting activities.optimismSignificant factor is how people react to failure: optimists attribute failures to forces beyond their control, pessimists blame themselves. The ability to achieve is proportional to your ability to withstand defeats.flowThe Zone! The brain's most efficient operating mode, complex actions seem effortless and enjoyable. Also most efficient state for learning. Flow state entered by focused concentration at a suitable level of challenge without anxiety.social artsThe ability to express your own feelings. Appropriate transmission of emotions is crucial to coordination and influence. Manifested as ability to lead, mediate, empathise and analyse.display rulesintegrationdisplay rulesThe cultural rules of behaviour: minimise, exaggerate and substituteintegrationHow people approach a new social grouping: observe, imitate, join.falsesociety12002-08-03T11:28:02.272+01:002002-08-27T00:03:47.441+01:00