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Podcast: Tiny Bites of Wagaliciousness
Episode: Are Older People Really Kinder and Wiser? - Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites
Description: Are you emotionally intelligent? If you’re an older female, you have a much better chance of being able to say “yes” to that.
Studies suggest that emotional intelligence increases with age, and in women, the increase is even more pronounced. Research at UC Berkley conclusively showed that people in their late 50s through their 60s showed far more emotional intelligence than those in their 20s and 30s.
As we live life, we develop a heightened awareness of emotions, both our own and those of others. This emotional intelligence enables us to navigate complex social situat...