As we approach the final quarter of the year, it often feels like time speeds up, leading to the whirlwind that is December. It can feel like we’re on a treadmill with no off button. Stick with me through this, and it’ll be worth it.
This article focuses on the link between Emotional Intelligence(EI) and psychological well-being.
Isn’t it ironic how December is always regarded as the season to be merry and yet it is probably one of the most hectic and stressful times of the year? The stress of wrapping up business for the year, driving on our roads and facing overcrowded shopping centers!! Finally we have the gathering of the clans, for many families this can be a stressful time in their lives. We also think of the matric pupils who nervously await their final results.
The second area of the KNOW YOURSELF model is CHOOSE YOURSELF. This involves self-management and being more intentional. Doing what you mean to do instead of reacting on autopilot. These competencies allow you to proactively respond. They provide you with the ‘how’, showing you how to take action, how to influence and how to operationalize these concepts.
