Emotional Intelligence 101: Add EQ to IQ for success and happiness!: Types of Emotion

February 25, 2010

Types of Emotion

Emotion, for the purpose of building boundaries, expressing values, and keeping yourself and your loved ones safe = PERSONAL POWER
Emotion, for the purpose of loving, giving, understanding and healing = COMPASSION
Emotion, for the purpose of connecting and expressing to others that you know and appreciate what they feel = EMPATHY
Emotion, in order to release, and heal = VENTING
Emotion, for the purpose of closeness, openness and intimacy = SHARING
Emotion, for the purpose of feeling fully and living fully of one's self = EXPRESSION
Emotion, without content, or resolution = DRAMA
Emotion, for the purpose of hurting others, getting them to 'like' you or for emotional blackmail = MANIPULATION
Emotion, for the purpose of making things happen and changing the world = PASSION
Emotion, for the purpose of changing people, and getting them to do things your way = CONTROL

Feb 25, 2010 6:00:46 AM | emotional intelligence

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