6 Ways To Increase Your Empathy and Be More Empathetic Towards Others

<p>In today&apos;s episode of the Everyday EQ podcast, I explain EMPATHY. Empathy is the next EQ component in my series on the elements of emotional intelligence, and is one of the most important overall. Not only do I explain what empathy is and why it is mission-critical in life, but I&apos;m also giving you six ways to develop your empathy—six! You got no excuses not to be empathetic, now. :) Definitely stay to the end for number six. It&apos;s my fave and the most effective.<br/>____</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:47 - Kicking things off with another component of emotional intelligence (and it&apos;s a big one): EMPATHY</p><p>1:16 - What I&apos;m covering in today&apos;s episode: What empathy is and how to develop your empathy.</p><p>1:24 - What empathy entails and why it&apos;s a must-have skill</p><p>2:32 - Empathy will make you a smarter human.  </p><p>3:11- Here are 6 ways you can develop your empathy and understand others&apos; emotions.</p><p>3:46 - Number One: Assessments </p><p>5:42 - Number Two: Practice active listening</p><p>8:23 - Number Three: Ask clarifying questions</p><p>9:18 - Number Four: Observe body language</p><p>12:24 - Number Five (when you can&apos;t do numbers 1-4): Apply universal emotional needs </p><p>14:18 - Number Six: My quick-and-dirty method to being more empathetic (my favorite and the most effective, in my opinion)</p><p>16:29 - What empathy is NOT</p><p><br/>Thanks so much for tuning in! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at info [at] theceqo [dot] com.</p>