The current COVID-19 pandemic crisis has shown that the world (as a whole) even though it was once thought as an improbable system to slow down, can be halted in a span of weeks. This unprecedented situation that we are in at the moment has undoubtedly affected billions of people working for different companies, institutions, and organizations worldwide.

Identifies and explores some of the emerging research topics that assist in connecting Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Mindfulness in the adult population. In so doing, I will map the connection between EQ and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in the field of education. The identified research articles will provide evidence on the role of EQ and mindfulness