The idea that you can’t control your feelings is true—to an extent. Since most of the emotions you experience occur almost instinctively, you can’t control how you feel at any given moment. But you can control how you react to those feelings—by focusing on your thoughts. This is where emotional intelligence comes into play. If you want to boost your emotional intelligence, try learning these seven simple tricks.
How to develop your emotional intelligence
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