How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence & Never Get Angry or Bothered by Anyone
July 16, 2026
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as posted by the channelAre you going to keep being controlled by your emotions for the rest of your life?
The answer is no.
Because today, Dr. Marc Brackett, PhD, the world’s leading expert on emotional intelligence, is here to tell you,
“Success in virtually every aspect of life – career, friendship, love, and family – is determined mainly by one thing: how we deal with emotions.”
Because your emotions are running your life – and you don’t even realize it.
Dr. Brackett is the Founder & Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, whose research proves that your life is being shaped by the one skill that 90% of people were never taught: emotional intelligence.
Today, Dr. Brackett will give you his research-backed framework to master your emotions, redirect your energy for more positive thinking, and become more emotionally intelligent in 5 simple steps.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-How your emotions are hijacking your decisions, relationships, and goals
-How to recognize what you’re feeling before it takes over
-Why you suppress your emotions and what you should be doing instead
-How to stop taking everything so personally
-How emotional intelligence improves your relationships and your health
-How to stop negative thoughts from taking over your life
-How to get less angry and bothered by the people around you
Dr. Brackett’s research is clear: You can learn emotional intelligence at any age. It’s never too late.
After today you will know how to deal with what you feel and you will finally change your behavior, your relationships, and your entire life.
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