EQ Test

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I stay relaxed and composed under pressure.

1 2 3 4 5
I can identify negative feelings without becoming distressed.

1 2 3 4 5
I stay focused (not lost in unimportant details or procrastination) in getting a job done.

1 2 3 4 5
I freely admit to making mistakes.

1 2 3 4 5
I am sensitive to other people's emotions and moods.

1 2 3 4 5
I can receive feedback or criticism without becoming defensive.

1 2 3 4 5
I calm myself quickly when I get angry or upset.

1 2 3 4 5
I communicate my needs and feelings honestly.

1 2 3 4 5
I can pull myself together quickly after a setback.

1 2 3 4 5
I am aware of how my behavior impacts others.

1 2 3 4 5
I pay attention & listen without jumping to conclusions.

1 2 3 4 5
I take regular time out (once a month/quarter) to reflect on my core purpose and vision for how I
want to live my life.

1 2 3 4 5
1160

I find about 10% of my job more difficult than the rest of everything I do.

1 2 3 4 5
1160

I avoid about 10% of my job because I find it difficult.

1 2 3 4 5
1160

If I didn’t have to do about 10% of my job, I would really enjoy my job

1 2 3 4 5
While I might not enjoy doing the more difficult parts of my job (approximately 10%), when I finish
1160

I feel proud and more confident

1 2 3 4 5
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Your Score: 37

35 - 44
You have slightly above average EQ - with room to grow! You are likely sensitive to the emotional
climate of the people around you - your peers, friends, family and key clients. You are well aware of the
effect your behavior has on others. Still, while you may be adept at tuning into others and their needs -
you must remember your own! Don't be afraid to honestly communicate these difficult needs and
feelings. The world is well stocked with martyrs - it doesn't need any more! Think also about your
passion for work (or whatever constitutes your main roles in life - manager of people, doer of tasks,
'meeter' of clients' needs, etc). We spend countless hours in our given roles - sometimes without much
joy or satisfaction. In the process we become tranquilized by the trivial. Sedated by the small details of
life. Sure, the laundry needs doing, the groceries need getting, the kids need chauffeuring, the deadlines
must be knocked off, but we also need to stop and remember what gives us great joy and meaning. If we
fail to remind ourselves (on a regular basis), we risk becoming hostile and cynical. We lose our purpose.
And this translates to a diminished ability to be effective, at ease and fulfilled. Areas to work on: Ask
yourself: - What situations generally create tension and stress for you? How are you handling these
situations? - What negative thoughts play over and over in your mind on a regular basis? Are these a
true picture of reality? - Are you afraid to share your needs and feelings with others? Is it because you
are taking care of everyone else - being a martyr - or acting 'the strong, silent type'? What 3 things give
you the greatest meaning in your life? If you work on gaining clarity in these areas, you will move toward
maximizing your full potential and finding greater effectiveness, happiness, and fulfillment in your life. As
William James said: I have no doubt whatever that most people live, whether physically, intellectually, or
morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their
possible consciousness... much like a man who, out of his whole body organism, should get into the
habit of using and moving only his little finger... We all have reservoirs of life to draw upon, of which we
do not dream.