Using eyes as opportunities to strengthen emotional intelligence | Melissa DiVietri | TEDxDetroit

How emotional intelligence strengthens your relationships to be more empathetic and self-aware of your surroundings. Learn how survivor Melissa DiVietri, overcomes daily challenges as a permanently disabled person who defines limitations. Melissa DiVietri is from Detroit, Michigan but splits time to live abroad in Medellin, Colombia. She is a survivor on her walk to recovery from a permanent condition called sacral agenesis; her mobility is limited but this doesn't affect her dreams. After persevering 14 surgeries from full-body braces to a wheelchair for 15 years; and now - independence with the use of forearm crutches. Emotional intelligence has strengthened her relationships to be more empathetic and self-aware. This has been a huge contribution to her success in life and influence to self-manage and motivate those around her. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx