6 Signs You Might Have Low Emotional Intelligence

Signs of Low Emotional Intelligence: Are You Guilty of These Common Mistakes? Malaysia – A recent short video circulating online has highlighted six key indicators of low emotional intelligence. The video, created by the social media personality 'Elevate your mindset', uses simple graphics to illustrate common behavioral patterns. While not offering a clinical diagnosis, the video's popularity suggests a widespread resonance with its message. One of the key points emphasized is the inability to accept criticism constructively. "Instead of reflecting, they get defensive, shut down, or flip it back on you," the video explains, illustrating this with a graphic of two people in a tense confrontation. This resonates with many people's experiences in interpersonal relationships. Another point is the tendency to dismiss others' emotions. The video notes that people with low emotional intelligence may downplay the feelings of others, saying things like, "You're overreacting" or "Just get over it." This dismissive behavior can be incredibly hurtful and damaging to relationships. While the video’s presentation is basic, the points raised are thought-provoking and offer a starting point for self-reflection and improvement in emotional intelligence. The video’s popularity suggests a significant number of people are interested in this topic and could benefit from further exploration of the subject. The simplicity of the video’s message makes it easily shareable and understandable, potentially sparking further conversations and awareness about emotional intelligence.