Emotional intelligence has more to do with trusting our gut
So a bit of a myth about how in touch with your emotions you are.
Self 2 in Self 1 and Self 2 (concept) Non verbal
They are aware In touch with their internal states Can articulate them
John Mayer and Peter Salovey 1990 paper https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.2190/DUGG-P24E-52WK-6CDG