Research has shown that writing down your thoughts and feelings can help profoundly. A simple exercise like this could take only a few hours per week.
Know when enough is enough. There comes a time to stop looking inward; learn when its time to shift your focus outward. Studies have shown that encouraging people to dwell upon negative feelings can amplify these feelings. Emotional intelligence involves not only the ability to look within, but also to be present in the world around you.