Difference between revisions of "Emotional health"

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The five components of emotional intelligence are: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.^[1]

Emotional health, frequently called emotional well-being, "refers to how a person thinks and feels, including their ability to cope with life events, their sense of well-being, and how they acknowledge and manage their own emotions and those of others. It's about having the skills to navigate challenges, maintain healthy relationships, and feel good about oneself. Emotional health is a core part of overall mental health and well-being."^[2]

Emotional intelligence

See also: Emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) "refers to the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions."^[3]

The five components of emotional intelligence are: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.^[4]

Emotional stability

See also: Emotional stability

Emotional stability refers to an individual's ability to manage and express their emotions in a healthy, constructive and appropriate way, even when faced with stressful or challenging situations (See: Emotional intelligence and Self-regulation and Stress management). It's about maintaining a sense of inner emotional balance and composure, rather than merely suppressing or denying their emotions (See also: Mindfulness). People who are very emotionally stable tend to engage in self-reflection regularly and to have self-awareness so they are better able to exercise self-control.

Emotional composure "refers to the ability to remain calm, collected, and in control of one's emotions, especially during stressful or challenging situations. It's not about suppressing emotions, but rather about managing them effectively and responding thoughtfully instead of impulsively."^[5]

"Emotional stability, self-reflection, self-awareness, and self-control are interconnected aspects of emotional intelligence, personal development, and well-being. They involve understanding one's own emotions, regulating responses, and adapting to situations. Developing these skills can lead to improved relationships, better decision-making, and increased overall well-being."^[6]

Individuals with emotional stability tend to be mentally tough, psychologically resilient, adaptable, and able to handle life's ups and downs with a more optimal, balanced, constructive, positive and realistic perspective (See: Mindset and Attitude and Positive thinking and Peak performance and Flow state).^[7]

Emotional conflict

See also: Emotional conflict

Emotional conflict occurs when a person experiences two (or more) opposing emotions/feelings at the same time, and those opposing feelings are pulling them in different directions.

Neuroticism

See also: Neuroticism

According to Medical News Today, Neuroticism is a long-term tendency to be in a negative (For example, anger, sadness, depression, self-doubt and jealousy^[8]) or anxious emotional state. It is not a medical condition but a personality trait. People often confuse this with neurosis."^[9]

Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits.

Journal article

• Emotional Well-Being: What It Is and Why It Matters, Affective Science. 2022 Nov 15;4(1):10–20. doi: 10.1007/s42761-022-00163-0

See also

• Emotion-focused coping
• Self-regulation
• Health
• Mind and body

External links

• What to Know About Emotional Health, WebMD
• Your Guide to Understanding Emotional Health, Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
• About Emotional Well-Being, Center for Disease Control
• What is emotional health and well-being?, Medical News Today
• Emotional Wellbeing, Boston University
• What is emotional well-being? 8 ways to improve your mental health
• Emotional Wellness Toolkit, National Institute for Health

References

1. ↑ Domains of Emotional Intelligence, MBA Knowledge Base
2. ↑ Emotional health
3. ↑ Emotional intelligence
4. ↑ Domains of Emotional Intelligence, MBA Knowledge Base
5. ↑
   • Emotional composure
   • Maintaining composure
   • 7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult Times, Forbes, 2014
   • How to Regain Your Composure in Stressful Situations, Harvard Business Review, 2023
   • Emotional Composure Is the Silent Superpower of Great Leaders
   • How to Maintain Your Composure at Work by Melody Wilding, LMSW
6. ↑
   • Emotional stability and self-reflection and self-awareness and self-control
   • SEL for Adults: Self-Awareness and Self-Management, Great Good in Education
   • Key Emotional Intelligence Skills, VeryWellMind.com
   • Moving from Self-Awareness to Self-Control
   • What Is Self-Awareness? (+5 Ways to Be More Self-Aware) by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
7. ↑ Emotional stability
8. ↑ What is neuroticism?, Psych Central
9. ↑ Neuroses and neuroticism: What's the difference?, Medical News Today