Best emotional intelligence books

Permission to Feel
What is Permission to Feel about?
"Permission to Feel" by Marc Brackett offers a framework for understanding emotions and using them appropriately to achieve success and well-being. The author and professor at the Center for the Study of Children at Yale University describes his approach, called RULER, based on scientific evidence. You'll learn to navigate your emotions and help your child navigate theirs.

The Emotion Code
What is The Emotion Code about?
"The Emotion Code" explores how past emotionally charged events can lead to physical and emotional pain. Here, you will learn how to release these emotions and be open to positive things. Learn from real-world examples and change your life once and for all.

Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence about?
“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman is a fascinating book about how feelings are vital in our lives. It teaches us how understanding and controlling our emotions can help us build relationships and attain our goals.

Daring Greatly
What is Daring Greatly about?
“Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown explains why embracing your vulnerability is essential and why you shouldn't be afraid to reveal it to the world. The book is full of strategies for eliminating shame and cultivating courage. It will inspire you to live more authentically and wholeheartedly.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0
What is Emotional Intelligence 2.0 about?
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management are core skills for mastering emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 provides strategies to develop these skills, and it will certainly change your approach to success and emotional well-being.

The Highly Sensitive Person
What is The Highly Sensitive Person about?
"The Highly Sensitive Person" by clinical psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron aims to help highly sensitive people (HSPs) understand themselves and improve their lives. If you have HSP yourself or know somebody who does, this book will enhance your life and communication. Here, you will learn how to identify your sensitivities, boost your self-esteem, and nurture your spirit.

Difficult Conversations
What is Difficult Conversations about?
Initiating and navigating difficult conversations is a challenging but essential aspect of effective communication. With the help of “Difficult Conversations”, you will find the right approach and strategy to navigate this complex task.

The 5 Love Languages
What is The 5 Love Languages about?
“The 5 Love Languages” is an incredible book that provides a unique insight into how people give and receive love. In his book, Dr. Gary Chapman describes five love languages and how to use them to improve relationships. The book has helped many couples and individuals communicate and meet emotional needs.

The Emotionally Intelligent Manager
What is The Emotionally Intelligent Manager about?
"The Emotionally Intelligent Manager" by David R. Caruso and Peter Salovey argues that emotions play a crucial role in making good decisions, solving problems, and adapting to change. The authors describe a hierarchy of emotional skills and how to develop each of them. You will find useful advice and can start practicing it even while reading.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
What is Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents about?
Were your parents emotionally mature? How do you feel reflecting on your childhood? Do you feel loneliness or anxiousness? The book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson answers all these questions and helps us overcome childhood trauma. This book can guide you in overcoming feelings of abandonment and loneliness and help you meet your emotional needs if you're willing to. You'll learn the four primary categories of parents that lack emotional maturity, the drawbacks of their influence, and the coping strategies that children of such families usually develop.

Emotional Agility
What is Emotional Agility about?
If you've ever felt trapped by your feelings, you're not alone—many people suffer from emotional abuse, just like you. However, there is no reason to think that all is lost. In her book “Emotional Agility”, Susan David explains why this condition occurs and how to deal with it.

Radical Acceptance
What is Radical Acceptance about?
“Radical Acceptance” by Tara Brach is a unique blend of Eastern mindfulness with Western psychology. Brach explores the concept of Radical Acceptance, encouraging us to confront and release our deepest fears and insecurities. She demonstrates the path to self-love, mindfulness, and inner peace through interesting stories and practical exercises.

Attached
What is Attached about?
“Attached” is an accessible primer to the different attachment types that explores how they behave in the relationships. This book provides guidance on how to build strong and happy relationships for anxious, avoidant, and secure people.

Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
What is Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child about?
A child should be able to control their emotions, and the book "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child" by John M. Gottman and Joan DeClaire will help parents raise an emotionally healthy child. The authors provide a five-step process for teaching emotions. The book does not have clear age limits for whom the tips are intended, so you can start studying the information right now.

The School of Life
What is The School of Life about?
What can help you be successful and build strong relationships today? "The School of Life: An Emotional Education" unveils the secrets of emotional intelligence and ways to achieve it. You will learn to relate to others and even yourself.


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