Facets

High scorers perceive themselves as…   

Adaptability

…flexible and willing to adapt to new conditions.

Assertiveness

…forthright, frank, and willing to stand up for their rights.

Emotion perception (self and others)

…clear about their own and other people’s feelings. 

Emotion expression

…capable of communicating their feelings to others.

Emotion management (others)

…capable of influencing other people’s feelings. 

Emotion regulation

…capable of controlling their emotions. 

Impulsiveness (low)

…reflective and less likely to give in to their urges. 

Relationships

…capable of having fulfilling personal relationships.

Self-esteem

…successful and self-confident. 

Self-motivation

…driven and unlikely to give up in the face of adversity. 

Social awareness

…accomplished networkers with excellent social skills. 

Stress management

…capable of withstanding pressure and regulating stress. 

Trait empathy

…capable of taking someone else’s perspective. 

Trait happiness

…cheerful and satisfied with their lives. 

Trait optimism

…confident and likely to “look on the bright side” of life.