Turn self-focus into other-focus. Paying due attention to others is tantamount to career success. But for those with lower levels of EQ, it’s difficult to see things from others’ perspectives, especially when there is no clear right or wrong way forward.
This activity works well with students and with adults.
Once you have had some experience teaching EQ exercises -- either those from this site or elsewhere -- you may feel ready to start creating exercises of your own. As you get to know you group better and better, it might be useful to design exercises focusing on issues more relevant in your specific group. Remember to be careful with feelings, then design an activity by answering the questions below.
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