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Jennifer A. Williams / Emotional Intelligence Coach

Jennifer A. Williams / Emotional Intelligence Coach

Jennifer is the Heartmanity founder and an emotional intelligence expert. She has two decades of EQ experience and is the author of emotional intelligence training and courses. As an emotional fitness coach, Jennifer teaches EQ skills, brain science hacks, and a comprehensive approach that gets results. She is happily married and the mother of three incredible grown children.
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Holistic Stress Management Strategies: A Compassionate Guide to Building Habits for Health

For years, we’ve been told to “manage” our stress. We treat it like an unruly child or employee to be disciplined or an enemy we engage with in battle. We tell ourselves to push through, keep going, just buck up.

But what if we’ve been duped?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Habits for Health

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: How 10 Minutes a Day Rewires Your Brain for Calm

As you read this, take a moment: Wiggle your toes. Feel the way they press against the inside of your shoes, the texture of your socks. Notice the solid weight of your feet on the floor. Think about what your feet feel like, right now—their ache or heaviness, their temperature, their connection to the ground beneath you.

Congratulations. You’ve just practiced mindfulness.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective

What AI Reveals About Our Addiction to People-Pleasing and Being Liked

We all have a deep, primal need to belong, be accepted and liked. But when does this healthy human desire curdle into an addiction?

It happens when the need for approval becomes a craving we will do anything to satisfy—even if it means silencing our own voice through an addiction to people-pleasing. And for the first time, we have a perfect, unbiased mirror that reveals the true nature of this dependency: AI at our fingertips!

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence

The Gift of Anger: Unwrapping the Surprising Message Within

Have you ever felt a surge of anger and wished you could simply turn it off? For some of us, anger feels like a destructive force—a volatile emotion to be suppressed, controlled, or avoided. We fear its power when unleashed, especially how damaging it can be to relationships when our judgment is clouded.

But what if we’ve been looking at anger all wrong? What if, instead of a menace, anger was a gift? 

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Why Human Connection Is the New IQ: A Roadmap of Social Intelligence

Have you ever had a work presentation tank while others effortlessly command a room, turning skeptics into allies with a few well-chosen words? You wondered, “How do they do that?” Or maybe you’ve recently been at a holiday party and felt out of place. The whole time, you wished you were at home catching the new episode of Landman instead.

Social intelligence is the science of human connection, and whenever an interaction builds resonance, the person has figured it out. They understand how to read a room, pay attention to body language, create understanding, connect, and build rapport with [...]

Posted in Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Emotional Intelligence

Do You Care Too Much? How to Practice Compassionate Empathy Instead

You’re a good person, right? You’re the one your friends lean on and call when they’re struggling. You’re the one who stays late to help a colleague. You’re the one who feels the world’s pain a little too deeply.

And when you’re exhausted, and maybe a little resentful, you tell yourself, “I just care too much.”

But you also might be wondering how to stop caring so much!

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence

Build Your Dream Life: The Science of Neuroplasticity and Personal Transformation

Have you ever felt trapped by your own mind and what it tells you? Stuck in a loop of self-sabotaging thoughts, limiting beliefs, or emotional reactions that you know don't serve you? Yet, you can't seem to break free? It’s a discouraging experience, one that can leave you feeling powerless, as if your destiny is predetermined by your past.

But what if I told you that the feeling of being "stuck" is simply an illusion created by an outdated operating system? What if the very structure of your mind—your thoughts, your emotions, your habits—is not a fixed, permanent blueprint, but a dynamic, [...]

Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective, Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Essential Oils to Calm Anxiety and Secure a Balanced Mind

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining emotional balance can be challenging. Yet, amidst the demands and stress, the simple act of inhaling a fragrance can offer a moment of tranquility. Essential oils, with their rich scents, have been used for centuries to promote well-being and peace.

Let's explore how these oils can enhance emotional health and support mental balance through the power of scent.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Habits for Health

Mental Health Matters: Positively Impact Your Mental Health with 5 Simple Changes in Your Home

As we approach the end of the year and look toward a fresh start in 2026, many people feel the desire for renewal—emotionally, mentally, and physically. The holidays bring reflection and a wonderful connection with family and friends. The new year inspires change and positive intentions.

However, real change doesn’t always require big resolutions or intense self-improvement plans. Sometimes the most powerful mental and emotional shifts begin right where you are: in your home.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective

Unlock Your Potential and Best Life with Mind Movies

Imagine a convenient tool that not only helps you visualize your dreams but also engages your senses in a way that resonates deeply with your subconscious.

Mind movies do just that, offering a dynamic and immersive form of visualization. Unlike static images, these movies combine visuals, affirmations, and music to create a multi-sensory experience.

Estimated reading 4 minutes

Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective, Habits for Health

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