140. 11 Childhood Messages that Create a Low Emotional Intelligence

In today's episode Rebekah shares 11 things that can happen in our home of origin that create a low EQ (or rather supress the natural development of a high EQ) in children. Listen, reflect, and let us know what you think but connecting with us at www.rebekah-anne.com

11 Childhood Messages that Create a Low Emotional Intelligence

1. Suppressing or Ignoring Emotions - Message: "Emotions are bad or irrelevant."

2. Criticizing Emotional Expression - Message: "Expressing emotions is weak or wrong."

3. Modeling Poor Emotional Regulation - Message:"It’s
normal to react impulsively to emotions."

4. Lack of Emotional Communication - Message:"Emotions
should not be discussed."

5. Invalidating a Child’s Emotions - Message:"Your
feelings are not real or important."

6. Overprotectiveness or Emotional Avoidance - Message: "You should avoid uncomfortable emotions."

7. Encouraging Stoicism or Emotional Independence - Message:"Being emotional is a sign of weakness."

8. Rewarding External Achievement Over Emotional Well-being - Message:"Success is more important than feelings."

9. Inconsistent Emotional Responses - Message:"Emotions are unpredictable or dangerous."

10. Using Emotions to Manipulate - Message:"Emotions
are tools to control others."

11. Overemphasis on Obedience Without Emotional Guidance - Message:"Obey without question, and emotions don't matter."

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