India, Aug. 11 -- Being emotionally intelligent is becoming increasingly important in today's world. Academic intelligence can help you learn, solve problems and build a career, but it does not always teach you how to understand your emotions, read situations or handle difficult relationships. It can also help you become more aware of yourself, recognize unhealthy behavior, set better boundaries and protect yourself from being manipulated, while allowing you to build stronger and more respectful relationships.

When you become more aware of your emotions and boundaries, it becomes easier to make decisions based on your own values instead of pressure from others. These seven steps can help you build that awareness and become less vulnerabl...