"Self-management and self-control are the keys to advanced knowledge, and both are difficult to learn without a sense of your own cultural identity."    KRS-One

The above quote speaks to the importance of self-awareness and self-management and the underlying interdependence of both, being keys to advanced knowledge. Both of these components of emotional intelligence are essential skills that everyone needs.

Once one gains a sufficient level of self-awareness, he/she becomes able to advance to the next component of emotional intelligence; self-management or self-control. The better one becomes at managing their feelings and emotions the better results he/she will experience in life's interactions with people, making decisions and improving the quality of relationships.

As has been stated in previous blogs, most have had little to no training in the area of emotional intelligence and the lack of such training can only serve as a detriment to many, if not most. Everyday we see the mani...