Emotional intelligence can be practiced and emotional intelligence can be developed through learning. Here are seven steps to improve your emotional intelligence. However, it's important for me to stress that whilst these look very, very simple, they're extremely hard to put into practice. They take a lot of commitment, and a lot of dedication. I am responsible for my own feelings. I am responsible for my own behavior.

I always have choices about how I respond to situations, to events and to people. No one can make me upset, angry, happy, or experience any other emotion unless I choose to allow them to do so. Identifying my choices empowers me to take a fresh look at my behavior. Recognizing my range of choices is an excellent way to start changing my behavior for the better. I can practice and I can learn new or more effective behaviors.