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| | *[https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/202310.2029/v2 Emotional Intelligence as Indicator for Effective Academic Achievement within the School Setting: A Comprehensive Conceptual Analysis], DOI:10.20944/preprints202310.2029.v2 | | *[https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/202310.2029/v2 Emotional Intelligence as Indicator for Effective Academic Achievement within the School Setting: A Comprehensive Conceptual Analysis], DOI:10.20944/preprints202310.2029.v2 |
| | *[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354940588_Emotional_intelligence_promotes_optimal_learning_engagement_and_achievement_A_mixed-methods_study Emotional intelligence promotes optimal learning, engagement, and achievement: A mixed-methods study], ''Current Psychology'' 42(2). DOI:10.1007/s12144-021-02294-2 | | *[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354940588_Emotional_intelligence_promotes_optimal_learning_engagement_and_achievement_A_mixed-methods_study Emotional intelligence promotes optimal learning, engagement, and achievement: A mixed-methods study], ''Current Psychology'' 42(2). DOI:10.1007/s12144-021-02294-2 |
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| | + | == Emotional detachment, emotional detachment and objectivity == |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [[Emotional detachment]] and [[Obsessive thinking]] and [[Personal development]] and [[Friendship]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Gratitude]] and [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|mindfulness]] and [[Self-awareness]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Self-awareness]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Self-care]] and [[Stress management]] |
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| | + | [[Emotional detachment]] is the ability to separate oneself from strong emotions. |
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| | + | Emotional detachment can be practiced through techniques such as: learning to master emotions (See also: [[Self-regulation]] and [[Emotional intelligence]]), redirecting one's focus rather than [[Obsessive thinking|obsessing]] about an issue/person (Focusing on [[personal development]], strengthening [[friendship]]/relationships or [[Social networking|developing new relationships]] and practicing [[gratitude]]), [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|mindfulness]], increasing [[self-awareness]], engaging in [[positive thinking]] and not caring what [[Negative thinking|negative]] or [[Toxic personality traits|toxic people]] think, [[Assertiveness|assertively]] setting healthy boundaries (Communication boundaries and limiting contact), increasing one's [[mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience|psychological resiliency]] and engaging in [[self-care]] (For example, [[Stress management]] techniques). Specifically, it's a mental process that involves recognizing and accepting thoughts and feelings without letting them overwhelm you, and it can be a helpful tool for managing difficult emotions and difficult relationships. |
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| | + | Emotional detachment is often helpful for gaining additional [[objectivity]] when engaging [[problem solving]] or when dealing with difficult people. Frustration, [[fear]] and anger takes resources away from the executive decision making of the prefrontal cortex part of the [[brain]].<ref>[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/leading-emotional-intelligence/201104/where-did-my-iq-points-go Where did my IQ points go?]</ref> |
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| | == Emotional intelligence and higher work productivity == | | == Emotional intelligence and higher work productivity == |