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The document discusses the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in personal and professional growth, emphasizing its role in communication, decision-making, and relationship-building. The author sets two SMART goals: managing time through daily to-do lists and completing a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training Course to enhance lifesaving skills. Key EI principles highlighted include self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation, with a reflective analysis identifying strengths and areas for improvement, supported by an actionable plan for development.

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The document discusses the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in personal and professional growth, emphasizing its role in communication, decision-making, and relationship-building. The author sets two SMART goals: managing time through daily to-do lists and completing a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training Course to enhance lifesaving skills. Key EI principles highlighted include self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation, with a reflective analysis identifying strengths and areas for improvement, supported by an actionable plan for development.

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Emotional Intelligence and Goal Setting For Growth

Min Si Thu

University of the People

PSYC 1205 - Emotional Intelligence

Instructor - Dr. Scott Rowe

June 5, 2025

Emotional Intelligence and Goal Setting For Growth


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Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in both personal and professional
growth. It provides me with the ability to understand the emotions of others and manage my own
emotions effectively. By integrating EI principles into our lives, we can improve communication,
decision-making, and relationship-building, which are essential for achieving our goals.

I created two goals using the SMART method for my personal and professional life. My
personal goal focuses on creating daily to-do lists to manage my time and reduce the stress
caused by feeling overwhelmed. This practice is tied to self-awareness and time
management. Lately, I have noticed myself becoming overwhelmed by last-minute tasks.
Professionally, I aim to complete the TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) Training
Course to enhance my skills in critical lifesaving, particularly in tactical environments. Given the
severe political situations and wars around the world, I believe it is essential to be proactive and
prepared for such dangers, which is why I enrolled in this course. Both goals are realistic, time-
bound, and measurable, ensuring that progress can be tracked effectively.

I have chosen to highlight three key principles of EI in my infographic: self-awareness,


empathy, and self-regulation. These principles are foundational to achieving both goals. Self-
awareness helps me recognize when I am feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Empathy
improves my interactions with others, whether it’s with classmates or family. Self-regulation
allows me to manage those emotions productively.

In my reflective analysis, I identified two strengths and two areas for improvement.
Personally, I believe my greatest strength is empathy. I naturally care for and offer emotional
support to others. Professionally, I excel in teamwork and collaboration. I enjoy working with
others and always come up with good ideas. However, I recognize that I need to improve
impulse control in my personal life and conflict management in professional settings,
especially in high-pressure situations.

To work on these improvements, my actionable plan includes four steps: enrolling in the
TCCC Training Course, maintaining mindfulness, studying daily to complete assignments
within deadlines, and meeting weekly with my instructor for practical application. I also plan to
read the course materials and review them weekly.

In summary, utilizing emotional intelligence not only aids in achieving personal and
professional goals but also supports long-term growth and resilience.

Reference

Goleman, D. (1996). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ.

Bloomsburg.
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Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0. Talentsmart.

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