Huberman Lab How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Marc Brackett
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Sep 9, 2024 
Dr. Marc Brackett, a Yale professor and director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, dives into the essence of emotional intelligence. He discusses the significant distinctions between introverts and extroverts, alongside the challenges of text-based communication. The conversation covers emotional suppression's effects and presents the RULER framework for better emotional regulation. Brackett also shares insights on coping with bullying, developing empathy, and the importance of gratitude in enhancing emotional well-being and relationships.
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Emotional Intelligence Defined
- Emotional intelligence involves reasoning with and about emotions and feelings.
- It's a set of skills used to navigate our emotional landscape and understand others'.
RULER of Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) skills include recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions.
- These skills apply to both self and others, involving intra- and interpersonal aspects.
Language and Emotion
- Language plays a crucial role in understanding and differentiating emotions.
- A richer emotional vocabulary allows for more nuanced emotional processing and communication.
