在壓力、焦慮、忌妒等情緒交織的日常中，我們真的能控制自己的感受嗎？管理學院英語學習角落於2025年4月18日舉辦第二場英語交流活動，主題為「Emotional Intelligence: Are We in Control of Our Feelings?」，由導師何佩蓉（Haley）主持，帶領學生探討情緒智力在人際關係與個人成長中的角色。在同學們自我介紹破冰後以後，活動進入討論環節。第一個問題是「慾望如何驅動行為，何時會演變為執念？」有學生分享來自祖父母的鼓勵使他在求學過程中奮發向上，參加比賽也因此更努力。不過，當過於聚焦在目標時，原本正面的慾望，也可能造成壓力甚至影響健康。

接下來討論「滿足感是否真正存在，還是永遠難以達到的理想？」有學生認為滿足是容易感受到的，但難以持久。即使短暫擁有成就或物質，也可能很快失去興奮感，引發進一步的追求與焦慮。最後一題則探討「忌妒與羨慕是否能成為自我提升的動力？」有學生表示，當看到他人優秀時，會激起模仿與自我進步的意願，進而成為自我挑戰的契機。但若未妥善管理，亦可能導致自我懷疑與人際衝突。

活動中學生學習到如 「aid」 (協助)、「independent」 (獨立)、「financial”」(財務的) 等實用字彙，並透過討論深入理解情緒與目標的平衡。這場活動不僅提升學生英語表達能力，更促進了對情緒與價值觀的反思，對未來的跨文化溝通與個人成長具有深遠影響。

【英語學習角落系列講座介紹】

💡 演講內容以英文進行

💡 於活動結束時發放「英語實踐歷程檔案計畫」點數證書

💡想了解更多講座資訊，歡迎來信詢問-管院英語學習角落專用信箱: engc@cm.nsysu.edu.tw

（社會系徐考澧撰稿／管院媒體編修）

【Management College Presents: Emotional Intelligence – Are We in Control of Our Feelings?】

On April 18, 2025, the College of Management English Learning Corner hosted its second English exchange event titled “Emotional Intelligence: Are We in Control of Our Feelings?”, led by instructor Haley Ho. The session invited students to examine how emotions influence decisions, relationships, and personal development.

After a brief round of self-introductions, the discussion began with a focus on desire—how it can inspire us or spiral into obsession. One student shared how encouragement from grandparents drove their academic and extracurricular performance. Yet, they also acknowledged the pressure when ambitions grow unchecked, sometimes resulting in stress and burnout.

The second question asked whether true satisfaction is possible, or simply a fleeting feeling. Some believed satisfaction is attainable but unsustainable. For instance, achieving a goal or acquiring a desired item may bring joy, but the feeling often fades quickly, giving rise to new desires and discontent.

The final question explored jealousy and envy: can they motivate self-improvement, or are they inherently harmful? One student noted that observing others' strengths sparked a desire to emulate them and grow, turning envy into a positive driver. However, others warned that unmanaged envy could breed insecurity and conflict.

During the event, students enriched their vocabulary with words such as “aid,” “independent,” and “financial,” while articulating their thoughts on emotional balance and personal values.This engaging discussion not only sharpened students’ English proficiency but also deepened their understanding of emotional intelligence, offering valuable insight for their future international interactions and personal growth.

(Written by Alex Tsui, Department of Sociology / Proofread by the College of Management Media Team)