0.1 Mind Over Hustle

Emotional Intelligence means being aware that emotions can drive behaviour and impact people (positively and negatively) and learning how to manage those emotions (both our own and others).

Socrates stated that “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

So before you start this People Dynamics Entrepreneur Development and Coaching Programme online course, let’s set a baseline from which you can measure your progress.

Start by answering the questions below as honestly and as instinctively as possible.
There are no right or wrong answers, and you will score yourself.

1. Rank the following statements as follows:
0 Never                    1 Rarely                   2 Sometimes         3 Often                     4 Always

1. My feelings are clear to me at any given moment. __
2. Emotions play an important part in my life. __
3. My moods impact the people around me. __
4. I find it easy to put words to my feelings. __
5. My moods are easily affected by external events. __
6. I can easily sense when I’m going to be angry. __
7. I readily tell others my true feelings. __
8. I find it easy to describe my feelings. __
9. Even when I’m upset, I am aware of what’s happening to me. __
10. I am able to stand apart from my thoughts and feelings. __

Then add up the numbers (0 – 4) you listed for each of these 10 questions. TOTAL: _____

2. Rank the following statements as follows:
0 Never                    1 Rarely                   2 Sometimes         3 Often                     4 Always

1. I accept responsibility for my reactions. __
2. I find it easy to make goals and stick to them. __
3. I am an emotionally balanced person. __
4. I am a patient person. __
5. I can accept critical comments from others without becoming angry. __
6. I maintain my composure, even during stressful times. __
7. If an issue does not affect me directly, I don’t let it bother me. __
8. I can restrain myself when I feel anger towards someone. __
9. I control urges to overindulge in things that could damage my wellbeing. __
10. I direct my energy into creative work or hobbies. __

Then add up the numbers (0 – 4) you listed for each of these 10 questions. TOTAL: _____

3. Rank the following statements as follows:
0 Never                    1 Rarely                   2 Sometimes         3 Often                     4 Always

1. I consider the impact of my decisions on other people. __
2. I can easily tell if the people around me are becoming annoyed. __
3. I sense it when a person’s mood changes. __
4. I am able to be supportive when giving bad news to others. __
5. I am generally able to understand the way other people feel. __
6. My friends can tell me intimate things about themselves. __
7. It genuinely bothers me to see other people suffer. __
8. I usually know when to speak and when to be silent. __
9. I care what happens to other people. __
10. I understand when other people’s plans change. __

Then add up the numbers (0 – 4) you listed for each of these 10 questions. TOTAL: _____

4. Rank the following statements as follows:
0 Never                    1 Rarely                   2 Sometimes         3 Often                     4 Always

1. I am able to show affection. __
2. My relationships are safe places for me. __
3. I find it easy to share my deep feelings with others. __
4. I am good at motivating others. __
5. I am a fairly cheerful person. __
6. It is easy for me to make friends. __
7. People tell me I am sociable and fun. __
8. I like helping people. __
9. Others can depend on me. __
10. I am able to talk someone down if they are upset. __

Then add up the numbers (0 – 4) you listed for each of these 10 questions. TOTAL: _____

Use this guide to score your current emotional intelligence.

To assess your personal growth progress, keep a record of your score to refer back to down the line.

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No data is useful until the results are examined in real-life examples. Ponder the questions in the quiz below and enter your answers in the areas provided.

 

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