From childhood, we are taught to hold back, suppress, or ignore our emotions: getting angry or jealous is bad, being sad or feeling resentful is wrong. However, the ability to recognize emotions—both your own and others’—makes it possible to respond to them appropriately. That’s why it’s so important to develop your emotional intelligence: people who can make sound decisions in stressful situations are better at responding to criticism and are capable of empathy, and they tend to be more successful both in their personal lives and at work. In her book, the well-known personal growth specialist Jill Hasson teaches how to deal with situations when emotions overwhelm you, how to identify the emotional needs of people around you, and how not to fall into other people’s emotional traps.