--- title: Heartmanity Blog | Jennifer A. Williams / Emotional Intelligence Coach (10) description: 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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Topics: Select a topic... All Emotional Intelligence & Fitness Leadership and Business Love, Marriage, and Relationships Parents: Permission to Be Imperfect Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Habits for Health Heartmanity Webinars, Classes, and Events Filters ![Jennifer A. Williams / Emotional Intelligence Coach](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hubfs/Jennifer%20Williams030.jpg) ## 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. Find me on: ### Recent Posts: ## [*25 Ways to Live Healthy with Ayurveda Principles*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/ayurvedic-principles) October 07, 2023 [![25 Ways to Live Healthy with Ayurveda Principles](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Well%20Being_AdobeStock_122967841_Compressed%2050%25.jpeg?width=600&name=Well%20Being_AdobeStock_122967841_Compressed%2050%25.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/ayurvedic-principles) How often do you think, “I want to try to...”? The challenge is “trying” to break bad habits on top of an already hectic schedule, right? Taking a morning hike can seem impossible when you need to beat the 7 a.m. traffic. Grabbing a Starbucks seems so much more pleasant—and easier—than making yourself a veggie omelet or going for an early run. Add parenting, work commitments, errands, and social life on top of a demanding schedule, and your health might be taking a hit, or at least be on the back burner. The Ayurveda lifestyle is a great solution—small changes equaling a healthier life. *\[...\]* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/ayurvedic-principles) Posted in [Habits for Health](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/habits-for-health) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Turn Inward Emotional Turbulence to Inner Peace with These EQ Skills*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/inward-emotional-turbulence) August 07, 2023 [![Turn Inward Emotional Turbulence to Inner Peace with These EQ Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blonde%20woman%20back_Swirling%20chaos-stress_AdobeStock_142530682%20Compressed-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Blonde%20woman%20back_Swirling%20chaos-stress_AdobeStock_142530682%20Compressed-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/inward-emotional-turbulence) For many years, I was consumed by an inward emotional turbulence, continually feeling too emotional and off balance. Eventually, I started getting genuinely curious about why. Turns out that my inability to regulate my emotions was the key culprit. Learning emotional intelligence was a path for me to build skills and create inner peace. By learning basic EQ skills, I could surf and calm the emotional waves, gain self-understanding, replace my [unkind self-talk](https://blog.heartmanity.com/tame-your-inner-critic-5-eq-skills-to-increase-happiness) with compassion, and regain my motor of joy. *You can, too!* *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/inward-emotional-turbulence) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Does the Procrastination Habit Have You Stuck? Discover 3 Tips to Help!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/does-the-procrastination-habit-have-you-stuck-discover-3-tips-to-help) July 05, 2023 [![Does the Procrastination Habit Have You Stuck? Discover 3 Tips to Help!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Habits_Changes_AdobeStock_155989815_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Habits_Changes_AdobeStock_155989815_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/does-the-procrastination-habit-have-you-stuck-discover-3-tips-to-help) Struggling with the procrastination habit? Yep, it’s a common habit and one of the hardest to shake. However, what many fail to see is the connection between procrastination and psychology. Similar to building daily habits like journaling or exercising, procrastination also develops the more we give to it. Learn to starve procrastination with these tips. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/does-the-procrastination-habit-have-you-stuck-discover-3-tips-to-help) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*The Art of Empathy: How to Show Empathy Without Saying Sorry*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-art-of-empathy-how-to-show-empathy-without-saying-sorry) May 30, 2023 [![The Art of Empathy: How to Show Empathy Without Saying Sorry](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Problems-in-the-business-491976904_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Problems-in-the-business-491976904_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-art-of-empathy-how-to-show-empathy-without-saying-sorry) Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is a vital aspect of emotional intelligence (EQ) that helps build relationships, improve communication, and foster understanding. However, being empathetic requires more than just saying sorry, even though that expression is a go-to for many people. Instead, empathy involves active listening, understanding emotions, and responding with care and compassion. Let’s discuss [how to show empathy](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-empathy-is-essential-to-learn-and-how-to-be-empathetic) without saying you're sorry and look at a few practical tips to help you improve your empathy skills. *Estimated reading \[...\]* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-art-of-empathy-how-to-show-empathy-without-saying-sorry) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence), [How to Build Empathy](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/how-to-build-empathy) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*5 Ways Brain Fitness and Behavioral Health Are Optimized by Healthy Habits*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-brain-fitness-and-behavioral-health-are-optimized-by-healthy-habits) April 13, 2023 [![5 Ways Brain Fitness and Behavioral Health Are Optimized by Healthy Habits](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tree-growing-out-of-human-brain-Silhouette-illustration-about-Growth-Mindset-and-good-Attitude.-1185654371_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Tree-growing-out-of-human-brain-Silhouette-illustration-about-Growth-Mindset-and-good-Attitude.-1185654371_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-brain-fitness-and-behavioral-health-are-optimized-by-healthy-habits) Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling with bad habits or a lack of focus? Combatting anxiety or discouragement? As we navigate our lives filled with technology, relational challenges, social unrest, and growing demands on our time, it’s natural to get off balance sometimes. However, we have the power to change our lives and commit to practices that create healthy habits to keep our brains fit. And brain fitness is crucial for a happy life; it is, after all, the hard drive! With the right strategies, we can become healthier, learn new habits of mind, and become mindful versions of \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-brain-fitness-and-behavioral-health-are-optimized-by-healthy-habits) Posted in [Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/brain-fitness-mindfulness-and-perspective), [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Conscious Parenting: How to Honor Your Child's Inner Guide While Disciplining*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/conscious-parenting-how-to-honor-your-childs-inner-guide-while-disciplining) March 21, 2023 [![Conscious Parenting: How to Honor Your Child's Inner Guide While Disciplining](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2%20Girls%20shopping-looking%20at%20phone_AdobeStock_461240818_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=2%20Girls%20shopping-looking%20at%20phone_AdobeStock_461240818_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/conscious-parenting-how-to-honor-your-childs-inner-guide-while-disciplining) In today's modern world, children's senses are over-stimulated daily with movies, video games, animated TV shows, and the onslaught of social media, smartphones, and more recently, virtual reality. A global society with a 24-7 internet provides instant answers to our children and teens *independent* of their parents or family values. These cultural trends and social conditioning train our children to look outside themselves for answers, validation, excitement, entertainment, and happiness. Do you see the rub?! *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/conscious-parenting-how-to-honor-your-childs-inner-guide-while-disciplining) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Home Is Where the Mind Is: How Interior Design Can Improve Your Mental Wellness*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/simple-ways-to-use-interior-design-to-improve-your-mental-health) March 10, 2023 [![Home Is Where the Mind Is: How Interior Design Can Improve Your Mental Wellness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Home%2c-love%2c-family--and-happiness-concept.-506509662_1369x770-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Home%2c-love%2c-family--and-happiness-concept.-506509662_1369x770-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/simple-ways-to-use-interior-design-to-improve-your-mental-health) We spend a lot of time at home, more so since the pandemic. Our house is not only our shelter, but it also serves as our recreational space and refuge. And nowadays, in this increased remote working era, it’s often our workspace, too! Since we spend a great deal of time indoors, our environment is vital for our well-being, and its effects are often underestimated. Did you know that the interior design of your home or workplace can significantly impact your mental health? *Estimated reading time: 6.5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/simple-ways-to-use-interior-design-to-improve-your-mental-health) Posted in [Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/brain-fitness-mindfulness-and-perspective), [Habits for Health](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/habits-for-health) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Get Acquainted with Your Intuition*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-get-acquainted-with-your-intuition) February 16, 2023 [![How to Get Acquainted with Your Intuition](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Choice%20Concept%20With%20Doors_iStock-SM-1347246139%20Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Choice%20Concept%20With%20Doors_iStock-SM-1347246139%20Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-get-acquainted-with-your-intuition) Can you increase your listening power to the voice of intuition? Does everyone have intuitive abilities? And can you learn to use your intuition more accurately? Yes. Yes. Yes. Is intuition a part of emotional intelligence? Or is it memory pattern matching by our minds as some psychologists believe? These questions arise whenever a person desires to understand their intuition more or begins to tap its power. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-get-acquainted-with-your-intuition) Posted in [Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/brain-fitness-mindfulness-and-perspective) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Resiliency, Inner Peace, and How to Calm in an Emotional Storm*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/resiliency-inner-peace-and-how-to-calm-in-an-emotional-storm) February 08, 2023 [![Resiliency, Inner Peace, and How to Calm in an Emotional Storm](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What-could-you-achieve-if-you-feared-nothing_-598238288_1256x838-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=What-could-you-achieve-if-you-feared-nothing_-598238288_1256x838-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/resiliency-inner-peace-and-how-to-calm-in-an-emotional-storm) We are all still adjusting to post-pandemic and building more forward momentum. Regardless of what challenges you face, resiliency is critical. When confronted with tragic world events coupled with personal challenges of our own, life can seem overwhelming. Learning emotional intelligence skills will help, grounding you in inner peace and well-being despite stressful times. When dealing with uncertainty, worry, and anxiety, you will be glad you have a life jacket keeping you afloat in the turbulent waters of emotions. *Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/resiliency-inner-peace-and-how-to-calm-in-an-emotional-storm) Posted in [Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/brain-fitness-mindfulness-and-perspective), [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*7 Reasons You Need to Set Healthy Boundaries: Simple but Powerful Advice*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/7-reasons-you-need-to-set-healthy-boundaries-simple-but-powerful-advice) January 31, 2023 [![7 Reasons You Need to Set Healthy Boundaries: Simple but Powerful Advice](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20creative%20woman%20working%20in%20design%20agency_AdobeStock_315679815-Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Young%20creative%20woman%20working%20in%20design%20agency_AdobeStock_315679815-Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/7-reasons-you-need-to-set-healthy-boundaries-simple-but-powerful-advice) When I was a young adult if someone had told me what a HUGE difference healthy boundaries would make in my life and for my happiness, it would have changed everything. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way: overgiving, pleasing others, being overwhelmed, exhausted, and depressed with never enough time for what truly mattered to me. *Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/7-reasons-you-need-to-set-healthy-boundaries-simple-but-powerful-advice) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-emotional-intelligence-coach/page/11) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-emotional-intelligence-coach/page/9) ### Free Newsletter! 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