Keeping Your Emotional Intelligence High in a Crisis

Part of keeping our emotional intelligence high (vs. the panicky LOW ‘emo IQ’ we’re seeing) is to focus on the positive/helpful things we CAN do. Below is a ‘short’ list; feel free to add on your ideas.

1. BREATHE. Literally, our IQ’s can drop up to 30 points when our emotions (fear, anger, panic, etc.) take control of us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t HAVE 30 IQ points to spare. By taking deep breaths, we are re-directing much-needed oxygen to our brain.