Our Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment
This brief, 10-item assessment* will help you gauge your ability to perceive and understand emotions, manage your emotional reactions, sustain motivation, empathize with others, and build strong connections. The purpose of this assessment is not to judge or label you, but rather to provide a starting point for your personal growth and development.
Before you begin, grab something for jotting down notes. Then, read each statement and rate where you believe you land on a scale of 1 (Not at All) to 5 (Very Often). After you have a rating for each item, scroll below for your results.
I can pick up subtle cues that indicate emotions others are experiencing.
I am able to recognize my emotions as I experience them.
When I’m in a bad mood, I make an effort to bounce back quickly.
I can find common ground and build rapport with people from all walks of life.
When people share their problems with me, I’m good at putting myself in their shoes.
I know why my emotions change.
When I am in a positive mood, I use it to help myself keep trying in the face of obstacles.
I think before I act.
I’m very good at handling myself in social situations.
I have control over my emotions.
Your Results
Now that you have your responses for each item, select each EQ element on the right to calculate and interpret your scores.
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Add your scores for items 2 and 6:
If your score is 4, this might indicate you are low in self-awareness.
If your score is between 5 and 7, this might indicate you are moderate in self-awareness.
If your score is 8 or higher, this might indicate you are high in self-awareness.
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Add your scores for items 8 and 10:
If your score is 4, this might indicate you are low in self-regulation.
If your score is between 5 and 7, this might indicate you are moderate in self-regulation.
If your score is 8 or higher, this might indicate you are high in self-regulation.
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Add your scores for items 3 and 7:
If your score is 4, this might indicate you are low in motivation.
If your score is between 5 and 7, this might indicate you are moderate in motivation.
If your score is 8 or higher, this might indicate you are high in motivation.
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Add your scores for items 1 and 5:
If your score is 4, this might indicate you are low in empathy.
If your score is between 5 and 7, this might indicate you are moderate in empathy.
If your score is 8 or higher, this might indicate you are high in empathy.
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Add your scores for items 4 and 9:
If your score is 4, this might indicate you are low in social skill.
If your score is between 5 and 7, this might indicate you are moderate in social skill.
If your score is 8 or higher, this might indicate you are high in social skill.
*Loosely adapted from the Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10) developed by Davies et al. (2010) and content from Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence (1995).