Personality Development

Personality Development 2(1+1)

Lesson 14 : Emotional Intelligence and Personality

Emotional Intelligence- Definition

• The ability to motivate oneself and persist in the face of frustrations, control impulses and delay gratification, regulate one’s needs and keep distress from affecting the ability to think, to empathize and to cope (Goleman, 1995).
• An array of non cognitive abilities, competencies and skills that influence one’s ability to succeed in coping with environmental demands and pressures.