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    EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE = TEEN SUCCESS

    Aug 15, 2019 5 minutes
    By // Lauryn Brown and Jessica Lee

    Emotional intelligence (also known as EQ) is a person’s ability to label, control, express and handle their emotions, while recognizing and coping with the emotions of others. It centers around using both the rational and emotional parts of your brain to make logical decisions. It’s also understanding that your emotions are valid and rationalizing your feelings.

    Studies have shown that when EQ is taught to children at a young age, they’re able to express their emotions better, excel in school, and make healthier choices. And unlike a person’s IQ, or intelligence quotient, EQ is flexible and can be improved over time.

    WHY EQ, WHY NOW?

    Emotional intelligence is a fairly new concept. It was brought to light in the 1990s

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