The Definition of Emotional Literacy

Emotional literacy is an important part of communicating your emotions to others and having the ability to express your emotions appropriately. Becoming an emotionally literate person can greatly improve your life.

Emotions

Emotions are a big part of human nature. Our emotions are what we use to respond to many different feelings such as love, fear, sadness, anger and happiness.

Expression

Expressing your emotions is the ability to show others how you are feeling. For example, if someone is angry, their face might turn red and they might raise their voice. An emotionally literate person would be able to express their anger in an appropriate way.

Communication

The first step to becoming emotionally literate is learning the ability to communicate your emotions to others. Your emotions might be communicated verbally or physically.

Understanding

Emotionally literate people do not have a problem seeing the feelings of others. Understanding the emotions of those around you can help you become more emotionally literate.

Advantages

People unable to appropriately express their emotions and understanding the emotions of others are problems in modern society. Learning to become emotionally literate can solve problems in the world such as anger, dysfunctional families, suicide and violence.

Resources

• Emotional Intelligence Directory