Emotions matter. Americans are becoming ever more aware that the ability to feel is as vital to our well-being as the ability to think. Yet as much as we may understand the critical importance of tuning in to our raw emotions, most of us can't figure out quite how to do it. How do we learn to master--and make use of--the often complex and confusing emotions within ourselves? "Raising Your Emotional Intelligence" is the answer. Using a program of simple techniques developed through years of research, Jeanne Segal lays out the paths to true emotional intelligence. Self-assessment quizzes let you start by determining your current level of emotional awareness. From there, carefully designed exercises involve you in the critical phases of building emotional muscle and developing active emotional awareness. Special chapters on emotional intelligence at work, at home, and in love teach you how to apply these techniques to every aspect of your life.Our emotions are the key to self-awareness and self-preservation. They connect us to our inner selves, to the people around us, to nature, and to the cosmos. Now, finally, we have the tools to truly increase our "EQ" and open the door on a richer and more fulfilling existence.