The first pillar of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is Self-Awareness.

Self-awareness- involves recognizing and understanding your own emotions. This means being aware of how you feel at any given time and understanding the impact your emotions have on your thoughts and actions.

Self-awareness- is foundational because it enables individuals to recognize their emotional triggers, strengths, weaknesses, and how their emotions affect their behavior and decision-making.

This pillar is critical for developing other aspects of emotional intelligence, including self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.