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3 Ways Emotional Intelligence Sparks Creativity
Can you actually improve creativity? And what does emotional intelligence have anything to do with it?
The answer to these questions depends on whether you view your mind as something that’s fixed or available for growth. If it’s fixed, you might think, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” If it’s growth, you might think of creativity and emotional intelligence as a muscle that can be strengthened.
But how does an understanding of emotions relate to creativity?
Humans are emotional creatures and are driven by emotions. When we can better understand those emotions, it can impact the actions we decide to take, especially when producing something new. The best inventions, products, music, even services came from an emotion. From someone who was able to embrace theirs and create something of it.
Having emotional intelligence allows you to regulate the ups and downs so the emotions don’t get in the way of creativity. An awareness of ones’ emotions is also more engaging in social situations. And lastly, EQ gives you the ability to draw connections from sources you wouldn’t be able to access otherwise.
