Emotional intelligence (EQ) is something that we at The Abstract praise quite often. Very few opportunities are made for folks to get to learn more about it. Yet, this is one of the most profound skills a person can develop. Every aspect of your life will improve as you yourself grow your EQ.

In the book Emotional Intelligence: Why it is crucial for success in life and business, the author James W. Williams does an amazing job at breaking down what emotional intelligence is, along with its impact on your life, with straightforward language. Much of the literature that exists on this topic is jargon heavy, so the reading can be more of a burden than a tool. That is not the case with this read! 

James covers plenty of tips just how to develop your EQ with tactics such as getting to know yourself better, using empathy to understand more about the experiences of others, the value in not only emotion management but self-control, and he even devotes an entire chapter on strengthening your EQ! 

Consider this book to be like “emotional intelligence for dummies” where you take the reins on your mind’s abilities, with guidance, and through avenues anyone can travel down at any moment. You don’t have all of these other tools or resources, you only need patience, time, and intention.  

Do yourself a favor and cop this book on Kindle or maybe even a physical copy, so you can change your life for the better. Mental wellbeing is a steep slope, even moreso when there is little to no navigation at your hands. Take this opportunity to obtain some psychoeducation you could have gotten from therapy, but in a book, at a speed that works for you!