The Framework of the 7MTF

Seven is he magic number because 7 items is the limit of short-term memory for most people, So the practical upper limit for any system to be easy-to-learn and use is 7 items.

Temperament is the genetic basis of your dominant emotions and moods.

We are all slightly mad.

The seven most common mental illnesses are autism, obsessive-compulsive-disorder. mania, depression, neuroticism, paranoia, and psychopathy.

Each illness is associated with an emotional intelligence Trait component and desire.

Each EQ Trait component is Normally distributed.  66% of the population have an average level (1 SD around the mean).  17% have a low level (2SD) and 17% a high level.  The highest 1% (3SD) suffer from the mental illness.

The EQ Trait Component Names are Artist, Engineer, Socialiser, Doublechecker, Regulator, Politician, and GoGetter.  Often only the first letter is used e.g. He is a high P,  she has a low R.

For most people 2 EQ components are high, 3 are average and 2 are low.  50% of your personality is driven by your EQ traits, 50% by the environment (your education, family upbringing, learnt values, etc.)

The Dominant Desires are to create, to complete projects, to communicate, security, to conform, power, and financial reward.

Most of the time all the factors are stable but as you mature the level of Regulator increases.  The level of Regulator is the reciprocal of neuroticism.  As you age your level of neuroticism declines and the Regulator (emotional control) increases.

Nearly all EQ experts recommend three-month long programs of meditation, journalising, and improving your emotional vocabulary (which includes substantial consulting/coaching fees).  Unfortunately 95% of the people who start meditation programs soon stop; ditto for journalising. There are 4000 “emotional” words in the English Language   if you learn one word/day it will take you nearly 11 years.

If instead you want to dramatically your EQ in 3 days, then first do this free 5-minute quiz

For more information watch this 4-minute video introduction to the 7MTF.  If that whets you appetite  sign up to my Introduction to the 7MTF online-video course that takes only 5 hours to complete and an investment of only A$25.  The 7MTF model of temperament is the secret to lifting your emotional intelligence.  If you complete the basic 7MTF course you will dramatically increase your EQ competency in days.

Or if you want a more personal touch where you and I meet on-line for six coaching sessions read what is offered here.