The term Emotional Intelligence was popularised in the mid-1990s by journalist Daniel Goleman’s book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. While the book’s assertion that emotional intelligence is more important than IQ is controversial among psychologists, it does appear as though emotional intelligence may play a role in academic achievement.
Self-awareness, emotional control, self-motivation, empathy, and relationship abilities all fall under the umbrella of emotional intelligence. Naturally, it is necessary for effective communication with people – and so serves as a gateway to improved learning, friendships, academic success, and employment. These kinds of skills established throughout our early years in school frequently serve as the foundation for subsequent behaviours later in life.
Most people, on their wedding day, don’t anticipate that this joyous occasion might end unhappily.
But the reality is that between 40% to 50% of married couples eventually do end up filing for divorce.
It’s an emotional time and there are a lot of feelings to process, along with legal and financial fallout.
This can be amplified if you have children.
But one of the best ways to deal with divorce is to educate yourself and prepare as best as you can for your future.
Below are some ways to cope with an impending divorce.
