In this trying times, where we're all locked up in our home, some of us may feel very comfortable as we are in a place where we are in our comfort zones. But, this only applies to those that find comfort in their homes. How about the people that prefers to be outside? Those that feels suffocated to be locked up in their rooms with their family? Sad truth but there really are.

Today's article will tackle about signs of low 'emotional intelligence' or 'emotional quotient'. First, what do we mean by emotional intelligence? Emotional Intelligence aka Emotional Quotient (EQ) is the capability of an individual to recognize their own emotions and of others, and label them appropriately, with the use of emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, manage and adjust these emotions, and adapt to environment.

In short, it's basically how we deal with our emotions may it be negative or positive. It is also the counterpart of Intellectual Quotient. Which others often say that if a person has a High IQ, there's a high chance that his EQ is low.

Signs that you have low Emotional Quotient:

1. Avoids talking about their feelings.
- They often refuse to talk about feelings because they aren't good at it. They may use vague language to describe how they feel, such as "I'm a little stressed" or "I'm kind of overwhelmed." 
(While people with high emotional quotient aren't afraid to describe their feelings. "I feel sad," "I'm angry," or "I'm disappointed."

2. Judge their own feelings.
- Emotions like fear or sadness feel bad. To the people with low emotional intelligence, they criticize themselves, thinking it is wrong to feel afraid, or shameful to feel sad.
(While people with high EQ understand that if something feels bad doesn't mean it is bad. They treat themselves with compassion and kindness when they feel this way.)"

3. Tries to control their own emotions.
- People with low EQ think that they have to solve difficult emotions. They try to get rid of any PAINFUL feelings.
(While emotionally intelligent people see emotions as messengers. They validate them even if they don't like the content of the message)

4. Notices only their loud emotions.
- People with low EQ tend to notice only their loudest emotions. If they get cut-off on the road while driving, they feel "mad" but aren't aware that they're also feeling afraid.
(While people with high emotional intelligence have enough self-awareness to see all their emotions, even the secondary, tertiary...so on.)

5. Blindly follows their emotions.
- People with low EQ are often mislead by their emotions. When a wife gets angry at his husband when the husband points out a problem and asks them to correct it.
(While people with high EQ, listen to all their emotions but never overvalue them. They don't put blind trust in any of them.)

There are a list of signs of a person with lack of emotional intelligence. But, it all boils down to not being able to perceive our own emotions. Which is an important part of our personal development as it affects our critical thinking and decision making skills. It also affects how we view all things around us. Thus, we must all live with a healthy mind for a healthy living. And if we encounter these people, please instead of mocking them, let us try to educate them. 

(Watch 'Inside Out' to understand this further)

God Bless, everyone!