<p><b>People who self-regulate think before they act, have the ability to say no and shift their thoughts to prevent their emotions from controlling them. </b></p><p>By learning to control and manage your emotions, especially your impulses, you are able to prepare yourself for emotional self-management.</p>

Self-Regulation

Teamwork

<p><b>Willing to defer immediate results to establish long-term success,</b> <b>emotionally intelligent people are generally characterized as motivated.</b> They are motivated to look at a problem and find a resolution in a calm and rational way. When it comes to their careers, motivation drives emotionally intelligent people to be more productive and passionate about succeeding.</p>

Motivation

<p><span><b>Being able to talk easily and connect with others. Being socially responsible demonstrates that you really care about others and not just about your own personal gain.</b></span></p><p><span>Having a high emotional intelligence gives you the social skills to manage the emotions of others too.</span></p><h2></h2>

Social Skills

<p><span><b>Raising your emotional intelligence involves knowing when to be happy, sad, excited, anxious, or even vigilant. </b></span></p><div>The really happy ones are those who always give. Emotionally intelligent have the ability to control their mood to serve their purpose, motivating them to find more solutions to problems.</div>

Happiness

<p><b><span>Emotional intelligence is the ability to </span><span>recognize</span><span> your emotions, </span><span>understand</span><span> what they’re telling you, and </span><span>realize</span><span> how they affect the people around you. </span></b></p><p><span>People who function at a high rate of emotional intelligence have the ability to adjust their behaviors and are more effective at recognizing and managing their own emotions as well as the emotions of others.  </span></p>

Emotional Intelligence

<ol>
<li><b></b><strong>Self-Awareness</strong></li>
<li><strong>Empathy</strong></li>
<li><strong>Self-Regulation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Motivation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Social Skills</strong></li>
<li><strong>Happiness</strong></li></ol>

Pillars of Emotional Intelligence

<p><span><b>Use present language to help focus more on the present moment. Put your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs on paper. </b></span></p><p>Knowing how to express your emotions can often help you manage them in a proper and healthy way. Don’t be afraid to give yourself the gift of silence and meditation. </p>

Self-Awareness

<p><span><b>Increasing your ability to empathize can help you get closer to others, gain their support when you need it, and potentially defuse high-charged conflicts in your professional and personal life. </b></span></p><p><span>Be aware and listen carefully to what others are telling you. You know you are becoming more empathetic when you’re able to decipher and recognize the feelings of others.</span></p>

Empathy

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<p>Some people just seem to float through life with a relentless sense of happiness - through the toughest of times, they're unfazed and aloof, stopping to smell the roses and drinking out of a glass half full.</p>
<p>They may not have much to be happy about, but the simplicity behind that fact itself may make them happy.</p>
<p>It's all a matter of perspective, conscious effort and self-awareness. Listed below are a number of reasons why some people are always happy.</p>
<h2>1. They Manage Their Expectations</h2>
<p>They're not crushed when they don't get what they want - or misled into expecting to get the most out of every situation. They approach every situation pragmatically, hoping for the best but being prepared for the worst.</p>
<h2>2. They Don't Set Unrealistic Standards</h2>
<p>Similar to the last point, they don't live their lives in a constant pursuit towards impossible visions of perfection, only to always find themselves falling short of what they want.</p>
<h2>3. They Don't Take Anything for Granted</h2>
<p>Happiness rests with feeling fulfilled - those who fail to stop and appreciate what they have every now and again will never experience true fulfillment.	</p>
<h2>4. They're Not Materialistic</h2>
<p>There are arguing viewpoints on whether or not money can really buy happiness; if it can, then we know from experience that we can never be satisfied because there will always be something newer or better that we want. Who has ever had enough money?</p>
<h2>5. They Don't Dwell</h2>
<p>They don't sweat the small things or waste time worrying about things that don't really matter at the end of the day. They don't let negative thoughts latch onto them and drain them or distract them. Life's too short to worry.</p>
<h2>6. They Care About Themselves First</h2>
<p>They're independent, care for themselves and understand that they must put their needs first in order to accommodate the needs of others.</p>
<p>They indulge, aim to get what they want, make time for themselves and are extremely self-reliant.</p>
<h2>7. They Enjoy the Little Things</h2>
<p>They stop to smell the roses. They're accustomed to find serenity when it's available, to welcome entertainment or a stimulating discussion with a stranger when it crosses their path. They don't overlook the small things in life that can be just as important.</p>
<h2>8. They Can Adapt</h2>
<p>They're not afraid of change and they work to make the most out of new circumstances, good or bad. They thrive under pressure, are not overwhelmed easily and always embrace a change of pace.	</p>
<h2>9. They Experiment</h2>
<p>They try new things, experience new flavors and never shy away from something they have yet to experience. They never order twice from the same menu.</p>
<h2>10. They Take Their Time</h2>
<p>They don't unnecessarily rush through life. They work on their own schedule to the extent that they can and maneuver through life at their own relaxing pace.</p>
<h2>11. They Employ Different Perspectives</h2>
<p>They're not stuck in one perspective; a loss can result in a new opportunity, hitting rock bottom can mean that there's no where to go but up.</p>
<h2>12. They Seek to Learn</h2>
<p>Their constant pursuit of knowledge keeps them inspired and interested in life. They cherish information and are on <a href="https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/15-steps-to-cultivate-lifelong-learning.html">a life-long quest to learn</a> as much as they can.</p>
<h2>13. They Always Have a Plan</h2>
<p>They don't find themselves drifting without purpose. When something doesn't go as planned, they have a plan for every letter in the alphabet to fall back on.</p>
<h2>14. They Give Respect to Get It</h2>
<p>They are respectful and, in turn, are seen as respectable; the respect they exude earns them the respect they deserve.	</p>
<h2>15. They Consider Every Opportunity</h2>
<p>They always have their eyes open for a new road, a new avenue worth exploring. They know how to recognize opportune moments and pounce on them to make the most of every situation. Success is inevitable for them.</p>
<h2>16. They Always Seek to Improve</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.lifehack.org/819195/importance-of-self-improvement">Perpetual self-improvement</a> is the key towards their ongoing thirst for success. Whatever it is they do, they take pride in getting better and better, from social interactions to mundane tasks. Their pursuit at being the best eventually materializes.</p>
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<h2>17. They Don't Take Life Too Seriously</h2>
<p>They're not ones to get offended easily over-analyze or complicate matters. They laugh at their own faults and misfortunes.</p>
<h2>18. They Live in the Moment</h2>
<p>They don't live for tomorrow or dwell on what may have happened yesterday. Every day is a new opportunity, a new chapter. They live in the now, and in doing so, get the most out of every moment.</p>
<p>You can learn how to do so too: <a href="https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/21-instant-ways-to-live-in-the-moment.html">How to Live in the Moment and Stop Worrying About the Past or Future</a></p>
<h2>19. They Say Yes</h2>
<p>Much more often than they say no. They don't have to be badgered to go out, don't shy away from new opportunities or anything that may seem inconvenient.	</p>
<h2>20. They're Self-Aware</h2>
<p>Most important, they're wholly aware of themselves. They self-reflect and are conscious of their states of mind. If somethings bothering them, they fix it.</p>
<p>We're all susceptible to feeling down every now and again, but we are all equipped with the necessary solutions that just have to be discovered.</p>
<p>Lack of confidence, inability to feel fulfilled, and susceptibility to stress are all matters that can be controlled through the way we handle our lives and perceive our circumstances.</p>
<p>Learn about <a href="https://www.lifehack.org/696285/how-self-reflection-gives-you-a-happier-and-more-successful-life">How Self-Reflection Gives You a Happier and More Successful Life.</a></p>
<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
<p>The main philosophy employed by the happiest includes the idea that life's simply too short: life's too short to let things get you down, to take things for granted, to pursue absolute and unrealistic perfection.</p>
<p>For some, employing these characteristics is a second nature - they do it without knowing. For others, a conscious effort must be put forth every now and again. Self-Awareness is key.</p>
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Some people just seem to float through life with a relentless sense of happiness - through the toughest of times, they're unfazed and aloof, stopping to smell the roses and drinking out of a glass half full. They may not have much to be happy about, but the simplicity behind that fact itself may make them happy.

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Empathy

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