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I know when to speak about my personal problems to others.
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When I am faced with obstacles, I remember times I faced similar obstacles and overcame them.
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I expect that I will do well on most things I try.
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Other people find it easy to confide in me.
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{reverse} I find it hard to understand the nonverbal messages of other people.
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Some of the major events of my life have led me to re-evaluate what is important and not important.
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When my mood changes, I see new possibilities.
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Emotions are some of the things that make my life worth living.
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I am aware of my emotions as I experience them.
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I expect good things to happen.
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I like to share my emotions with others.
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When I experience a positive emotion, I know how to make it last.
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I arrange events others enjoy.
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I seek out activities that make me happy.
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I am aware of the nonverbal messages I send to others.
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I present myself in a way that makes a good impression on others.
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When I am in a positive mood, solving problems is easy for me.
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By looking at their facial expressions, I recognize the emotions people are experiencing.
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I know why my emotions change.
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When I am in a positive mood, I am able to come up with new ideas.
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I have control over my emotions.
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I easily recognize my emotions as I experience them.
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I motivate myself by imagining a good outcome to tasks I take on.
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I compliment others when they have done something well.
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I am aware of the nonverbal messages other people send.
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When another person tells me about an important event in his or her life, I almost feel as though I have experienced this event myself.
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When I feel a change in emotions, I tend to come up with new ideas.
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{reverse} When I am faced with a challenge, I give up because I believe I will fail.
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I know what other people are feeling just by looking at them.
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I help other people feel better when they are down.
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I use good moods to help myself keep trying in the face of obstacles.
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I can tell how people are feeling by listening to the tone of their voice.
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It is difficult for me to understand why people feel the way they do.