Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Has your work life suffered because of it? Have your relationships been affected by your inability to manage and understand your emotions? If so, then this book is for you. Emotions often control human behavior in positive and negative ways. They can help you build a successful life or destroy it. Your ability to handle emotions is the key to a life full of positive energy, happy relationships, a good work life, and achieving your goals. High IQ is not the only factor to one's success. Emotional intelligence is just as important, if not more so. Inside Be Smarter With Emotional Intelligence, discover:The benefits of properly expressing your emotions. The three ways that emotions are formed, one of which occurs when you're not even aware of doing so. The definition of emotional intelligence. The little-known differences between emotions, including positive and negative emotions. What benefits you get from properly expressing your emotions. The benefit of knowing and understanding yourself and emotions deeply. The true source of happiness, which does not come from others like your spouse, boss, or friends. A step-by-step guide for increasing your emotional intelligence. Ways to incorporate emotional intelligence improvement techniques into your everyday work and personal life. How to develop positive emotional skills, such as patience, which help you handle your relationships with others. Why you need to express authentic emotions with yourself and others. What happens to people who can't control their feelings in social situations. What you can do to improve your social skills when interacting with influential people. How to respond to others properly without becoming defensive or irritable. How to avoid reacting negatively to someone who you don't agree with. Reasons why people often get stuck in negative thought patterns and habits. Ways to control and overcome your negative emotions. Techniques to help you refocus and think differently. A life-changing emotional management technique originated by Bob Proctor, which allows you to manage stress so that you are stronger and more positive. The power of emotional intelligence to help you handle tough times, such as the curve balls that mother nature often throws at you, without reacting negatively. How to leverage your emotional intelligence to have a successful career. And much, much more! Most importantly, this book sheds light on why your IQ, which most academics have focused on too much, is not the most important asset you have. Developing your emotional intelligence can transform your work and personal life.