Self-Regulation is the ability to choose how we react to a situation. And emotional intelligence consists the skills we have to keep our emotions under our control. with out either emotions would get the best of us every time something happens in our lives. EQ to me means knowing how to manipulate your feelings. When reacting to bad new and knowing how to act, when to act and where can determine how future events will effect you.  You can improve EQ by always acknowledging that the way you are feeling is real. Communicate them to yourself and others when need be.