Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale – SEIS

I know when to speak about my personal problems to others.

When I am faced with obstacles, I remember times I faced similar obstacles and overcame them.

I expect that I will do well on most things I try.

Other people find it easy to confide in me.

I find it hard to understand the nonverbal messages of other people.

Some of the major events of my life have led me to re-evaluate what is important and not important.

When my mood changes, I see new possibilities.

Emotions are some of the things that make my life worth living.

I am aware of my emotions as I experience them.

I expect good things to happen.

I like to share my emotions with others.

When I experience a positive emotion, I know how to make it last.

I arrange events others enjoy.

I seek out activities that make me happy.

I am aware of the nonverbal messages I send to others.

I present myself in a way that makes a good impression on others.

When I am in a positive mood, solving problems is easy for me.

By looking at their facial expressions, I recognize the emotions people are experiencing.

I know why my emotions change.

When I am in a positive mood, I am able to come up with new ideas.

I have control over my emotions.

I easily recognize my emotions as I experience them.

I motivate myself by imagining a good outcome to tasks I take on.

I compliment others when they have done something well.

I am aware of the nonverbal messages other people send.

When another person tells me about an important event in his or her life, I almost feel as though I have experienced this event myself.

When I feel a change in emotions, I tend to come up with new ideas.

When I am faced with a challenge, I give up because I believe I will fail.

I know what other people are feeling just by looking at them.

I help other people feel better when they are down.

I use good moods to help myself keep trying in the face of obstacles.

I can tell how people are feeling by listening to the tone of their voice.

It is difficult for me to understand why people feel the way they do.