why emotional intelligence (EQ) so important?

• According to HELPGUIDE.ORG by Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melinda Smith, M.A. published in December 2015, it's not the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life. Intellectual

  intelligence (IQ) isn't enough on its own to be successful in life IQ can help to get into college, but the EQ will help manage the stress and emotions when taking final exams. According to them, emotional

  intelligence affects:

  1. Performance at work

  2. Physical health

  3. Mental health

  4. Relationships
• Performance at work - emotional intelligence can help navigate the social complexities of theworkplace, lead and motivate others, and excel in a career. In fact, when it comes to gauging job candidates, many companies now view emotional intelligence as being as important as technicalability and require EQ testing before hiring.
• Physical health - if someone is unable to manage stress levels, it can lead to serious health problems. Uncontrolled stress can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. The first step to improving emotional intelligence is to learn how to relieve stress.
• Mental health - uncontrolled stress can also impact mental health, making the person vulnerable to anxiety and depression. If the individual is unable to understand and manage emotions, she'll be

  open to mood swings, while an inability to form strong relationships can leave the feeling of loneliness and isolation
• Relationships - by understanding emotions and how to control them, the individual is better able to express how she feels and understand how others are feeling. This allows the person to communicate more effectively and forge stronger relationships, both at work and in personal life.