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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is not about being calm all the time. It is about noticing what you feel, understanding where it came from, and choosing a response you can respect later.

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Interactive activity

The Name-It Scan

Three times today, stop and name your feeling in one word plus a number from 1 to 10. Example: 'frustrated, 6.' Naming an emotion lowers its intensity and gives your thinking brain time to catch up.

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When to Get Help

Safety first

If something in this area is affecting your safety, sleep, school, or how you feel about yourself for more than two weeks — or at any point you feel unsafe — talk to a trusted adult or professional. In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.

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