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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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How to Stop Procrastinating in 4 Easy Steps

Many associate procrastination with a lack of self-discipline. Procrastinating is a symptom, not a problem.Believe it or not, you have a really good reason for procrastinating, but you’re not listening! Usually, we’re too busy criticizing ourselves! Learn an amazing process to accomplish far more this year!

Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes ... unless you procrastinate! 😆

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Empathy vs. Compassion—Which One Is Better?

We have all been there—someone we care about is hurting, and we want to support them but don’t know how. Should we empathize or show compassion? What is the difference between empathy and compassion? And which one should we express when?

Let’s take a closer look at the differences between empathy and compassion to understand how to apply them in everyday life. Understanding each one better can help us understand each other more authentically.

Related reading time: 7 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

3 Life-Changing EQ Tools that Will Transform Your Life for the Better!

Did you consciously choose your habits? Do you feel stuck or in a rut with bad habits? A simple way to shift our lives for the better is through emotional intelligence.

Habits are one of the most vital things to be mindful of and intentional with. They have tremendous power—for better or worse! Each tiny (and not-so-small) habit in your life adds up to the quality of your life.And how you think and feel each day is directly responsible for new beginnings and transforming the old into the new.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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

Create Your Best Self with Healthy Habits for Your Best Year EVER!

As we approach the end of each year, it's a natural time for reflection. However, at any time, you can assess your life and how you can move closer to your best self. Some possible questions: What have you accomplished the past six months? What were your greatest successes and biggest challenges? What got in the way of achieving your goals or stole your happiness a little too often?

Whether you're pleased looking back or discouraged that life took a U-turn, before making New Year's resolutions or setting too lofty of goals, find out why you shouldn't waste the time!

Estimated reading time: 5 [...]

Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective

Find Inner Peace and Unwrap Your Best Self

All of us seek inner peace and to make sense of our world. However, we grow up in a family culture that sometimes teaches us certain things about ourselves and the world that may inhibit a sense of peace. In our developmental years, we receive messages that cause us to believe certain feelings are unacceptable and unwelcome. Sometimes they are even shamed or punished.

So how do we free ourselves from fear and shame to become our best self?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

"How Do I Control My Anger?" Learn 1 Vital Emotional Intelligence Skill

If you're struggling to control your anger, you're not alone. It's one of the most common emotions that people struggle with. Its intensity makes it a challenging emotion, especially if you let it build. However, there is an emotional intelligence (EQ) skill that can transform the way you relate to your anger, thereby also facilitating more relational and inner peace.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Taming Your Inner Critic: 5 Emotional Intelligence Skills to Build Mental Health and Increase Happiness

Do you ever feel like your mind is a bully? Does that little voice inside your head constantly put you down, telling you that you’re not good enough, or planting doubt and worry? Have you ever wondered how unkind impacts your mental health?

Negative self-talk (a.k.a., "The Inner Critic") is very common and can be extremely discouraging—and yes, harsh self-talk is a significant component of anxiety and depression. If you are a victim of inner criticism, it’s time to bridle your self-talk and learn EQ skills to create inner peace!

Estimated reading: 7 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Inner Peace Requires You to Be Present with Self-Compassion

“Gotta pick up the kids from school.” “Gotta get this report done by tomorrow.” “Gotta shop for dinner.” “Gotta pay the bills!” “Gotta get to the gym and lose this extra weight.” Gotta, gotta, gotta.

A lack of work-life balance and the need to get somewhere are themes I hear frequently. We are seekers. And personal transformation is high on the list for many. Yet, we are often unaware that we are reaching for something, even if it's self-growth. While ignoring what is happening right now within ourselves and around us, the present moment evades us.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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

Anger Is Vital Energy! Learn to Regulate and Express this Intense Emotion Effectively

You’d probably agree that anger issues are prevalent in today’s world. We don’t have to look far to see another systemic and social tragedy of uncontrolled anger in the news or on social media. But anger also affects our personal lives: arguing spouses, reactive parents, upset and stressed out bosses and co-workers. Perhaps, you’re feeling more angry than usual yourself.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Parenting Tip: Turn Mishaps to Happy Memories

As a parent coach, I get asked three questions frequently, "How do I discipline a toddler?" "How can I stop my toddler from hitting?" and "What's the best way to deal with temper tantrums?"

Of course, toddlers are adorable and endearing. Yet, their behavior can be exhausting; they're feisty and too young to act logically.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Perfectly Imperfect Parenting, Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective

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