HOW TO FOSTER INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

There are many different types of intelligence, but intrapersonal intelligence is definitely my favourite (apparently it’s also the rarest). It means “within the self” and equates to knowing yourself, having self-awareness and being introspective. I find my intrapersonal intelligence comes in handy in business and in my personal life, and there are plenty of ways to foster that inner voice. Being deeply connected to yourself means that you’re able to follow your intuition. We’ve all experienced that little voice telling us to turn right instead of left, but we don’t always know when to trust it. I say:

always trust it. If you ignore it, you’ll regret it more often than not.

The bigger question is: how can I hear it more clearly? Most of us prefer to simply not pay attention to it and instead follow the voice or ideas of people we admire (a mother, a boss, a friend). This takes us away from our own ideas. Sit down, be honest with yourself and write down what you really think – the point is to make yourself happy. Once you’re in tune with your personal wellbeing and taste, you’ll find it easier to connect with yourself and others.

Try to do one thing that makes you happy every day. If you connect well to your inner voice, you’ll find it possible to effectively communicate through non-verbal means and to recognise other people’s temperament and mood.