A blueprint is a technical drawing that provides a detailed plan for constructing or creating something. While commonly associated with construction, blueprints can also serve as a framework for developing emotional intelligence.

The EI blueprint involves three elements:

  • Identify Emotions
  • Understand and Manage
  • Use and Communicate

Identify Emotions

Reflective Questions

  • How do I recognize emotions?
  • Where do I hold emotions in my body?
  • How do I know for sure that what I believe is true?

Understand and Manage

Reflective Questions

  • Will my response help or hinder the situation?
  • Can you increase your awareness of your actions so that you see their effects?
  • Am I hearing the unspoken messages?

Use and Communicate

Reflective Questions

  • What is this emotion telling me?
  • Do I know how to use emotional language to help understanding?
  • Am I healing or hurting?
  • What will my emotional reaction have on others?
  • Will this emotion help me reach my goal?
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