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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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I find it hard to understand the non-verbal messages of other people

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Some of the major events in 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 one 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 non-verbal 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 recognise 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 recognise 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 non-verbal 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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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

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