--- title: Heartmanity Blog | Jennifer A. Williams / Emotional Intelligence Coach (9) 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: ## [*Dating a People Pleaser? Top Ways to Foster Understanding and Good Communication*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/dating-a-people-pleaser) February 12, 2024 [![Dating a People Pleaser? Top Ways to Foster Understanding and Good Communication](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20couple%20ignoring%20each%20other%20after%20having%20argument%20in%20kitchen_AdobeStock_199293746_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Young%20couple%20ignoring%20each%20other%20after%20having%20argument%20in%20kitchen_AdobeStock_199293746_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/dating-a-people-pleaser) When I was growing up, my mom bought Wonder Bread (white as the snow in Montana mountain ranges!). She purchased it cheap at an outlet, and I remember peeling off the crust and forming the bread into a ball instead of eating it. Dating a people pleaser can feel like a relationship with Wonder Bread. They are very likeable, pliable, fresh and gooey, yet their constant agreement is bland and tasteless. And even though initially everything seems wonderful, the nutrients for a healthy relationship are missing. *Estimated reading time: 8 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/dating-a-people-pleaser) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness), [Most Popular](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/most-popular) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*A Simple Way to Enhance Joy and Inner Peace: The Science of Gratitude*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/science-of-gratitude) February 06, 2024 [![A Simple Way to Enhance Joy and Inner Peace: The Science of Gratitude](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/portrait-of-a-beautiful-blonde-woman-cropped-489343272_SM-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=portrait-of-a-beautiful-blonde-woman-cropped-489343272_SM-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/science-of-gratitude) Have you ever paused to consider the small moments that bring a smile to your face? Can savoring these joyful moments be a key to a more fulfilling and happy life? You bet! Practicing gratitude is a magic bullet. *Estimated reading: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/science-of-gratitude) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Boost Your Emotional Intelligence: 5 Essential Keys to Emotional Literacy*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-literacy) January 27, 2024 [![Boost Your Emotional Intelligence: 5 Essential Keys to Emotional Literacy](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cheerful-couples-talking-in-summer-day-at-a-beach-bar.-1446833193_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Cheerful-couples-talking-in-summer-day-at-a-beach-bar.-1446833193_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-literacy) While driving home over the Bozeman Pass the other night, I spotted a snowplow lit up like a Christmas tree. For good reason, snowplows want to be seen—too many related accidents. It certainly got my attention in the abyss of a cold, dark night. People light up, too. Sometimes with joy, other times with anger. People rev up with excitement or shut down with depression. Emotions move us—for better or worse! We can clear the impediments to happy relationships—just like a snowplow moves the snow. Whether you want to learn to connect deeper with yourself or be more present to your partner, \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-literacy) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Why Mind Movies Are the Best Tool to Create a Life You Love!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/mind-movies) January 22, 2024 [![Why Mind Movies Are the Best Tool to Create a Life You Love!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Working-at-home-1473075456_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Working-at-home-1473075456_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/mind-movies) Imagine transforming your dreams into reality using a simple tool with the power to reshape your unconscious. Sound far-fetched? Think again. You’ll see just how much science backs the powerful techniques used in Mind Movies. *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/mind-movies) Posted in [Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/brain-fitness-mindfulness-and-perspective) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Vital Emotional Intelligence Skills for Men Who Lack Empathy in Relationships*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/men-who-lack-empathy) January 06, 2024 [![Vital Emotional Intelligence Skills for Men Who Lack Empathy in Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shot-of-a-young-couple-having-an-argument-at-home-1340770915_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Shot-of-a-young-couple-having-an-argument-at-home-1340770915_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/men-who-lack-empathy) Have you ever tried to share your feelings with a friend, partner, or family member only to feel dismissed or misunderstood? It can be confusing, and even hurt. Perhaps you struggle to connect emotionally yourself. And it's not uncommon for men who lack empathy to struggle in relationships. Every person who feels unheard and every couple who argues needs empathy. Whether you want to learn to connect deeper with yourself or be more present to your partner, this emotional intelligence skill needs to be in the front row of every communication. *Estimated reading: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/men-who-lack-empathy) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Why Emotional Health Depends on the Vital Mind-Body Connection*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/mind-body-connection) December 30, 2023 [![Why Emotional Health Depends on the Vital Mind-Body Connection](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group-of-business-people-in-the-office-building-lobby-1049583886_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Group-of-business-people-in-the-office-building-lobby-1049583886_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/mind-body-connection) An old saying goes, “The spirit is the life, the mind is the builder, and the physical is the result.” Nothing happens in our physical world without our minds thinking, processing, and applying the information first. This connection between the mind and the body and its strength plays a massive part in bettering our health and lives. But what about our emotions? How do they fit in? Do our emotions influence our physical health? Do they affect our mind-body connection? *Estimated reading: 8 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/mind-body-connection) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness), [Habits for Health](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/habits-for-health) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*5 Breakthrough Healthy Habits for Weight Loss and Feeling Better*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/healthy-habits-for-weight-loss) December 17, 2023 [![5 Breakthrough Healthy Habits for Weight Loss and Feeling Better](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Healthy%20food%20with%20salads%20and%20nuts_AdobeStock_243257426%20Small_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Healthy%20food%20with%20salads%20and%20nuts_AdobeStock_243257426%20Small_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/healthy-habits-for-weight-loss) So much conflicting information about weight loss, isn't there!? From popping a pill to vigorous workouts to living on oats and kale. It's hard to know where to begin. Losing weight can feel overwhelming, which can stop us from even trying. A pint of Häagen Dazs goes down so much easier! My aversion and lack of motivation to [lose weight](https://blog.heartmanity.com/tired-of-being-overweight-lose-weight-with-a-new-perspective) inspired me to get creative. Here's what I discovered and some emotionally intelligent ways to launch yourself mindfully toward a healthier and happier you. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/healthy-habits-for-weight-loss) Posted in [Habits for Health](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/habits-for-health) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Making Peace with Your Past—Get Your Life Back!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/making-peace-with-your-past) November 08, 2023 [![Making Peace with Your Past—Get Your Life Back!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/As-an-yogi-you-always-need-to-educated-yourself-1306015356_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=As-an-yogi-you-always-need-to-educated-yourself-1306015356_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/making-peace-with-your-past) Sometimes our past hurts can feel like they dictate the narrative of our lives, but we can author a new chapter—one of healing and hope. We cannot change our past, but we can alter the way we carry and integrate past events and memories within ourselves. This acceptance is not an exercise in forgetting but an invitation to reshape and redefine ourselves.  *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/making-peace-with-your-past) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Make a Change Successfully Using the Eight Keys*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/blog/how-to-make-a-change-successfully-using-the-eight-keys-0) October 17, 2023 [![How to Make a Change Successfully Using the Eight Keys](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Personal-Trainer-with-woman-679305286_2122x1416.jpeg?width=600&name=Personal-Trainer-with-woman-679305286_2122x1416.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/blog/how-to-make-a-change-successfully-using-the-eight-keys-0) Change can be challenging whether you're trying to break the habit of being a [people pleaser](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-not-be-a-people-pleaser-and-stop-seeking-approval) or you simply want to lose a little weight and exercise more. Positive change boils down to [8 Keys for Breaking Bad Habits](https://blog.heartmanity.com/blog/8-keys-for-breaking-bad-habits) as previously discussed. When you want to make a change in your life to be a better version of yourself, it depends on several key components. Bad habits are hard to break, so it’s best to take a crack at them in small doses for the best chance of success.  *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/blog/how-to-make-a-change-successfully-using-the-eight-keys-0) 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 ## [*5 Best Emotional Intelligence Courses for the Workplace*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/best-emotional-intelligence-courses-for-the-workplace) October 09, 2023 [![5 Best Emotional Intelligence Courses for the Workplace](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/He-always-have-the-best-ideas-514724746_Compressed-1.jpeg?width=600&name=He-always-have-the-best-ideas-514724746_Compressed-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/best-emotional-intelligence-courses-for-the-workplace) Do you ever snap at an employee at work? (Or do you wait until you get home and take your stress out on your family?) Are you struggling with turnover? Unable to motivate employees? Profits are down and stress is up? Are constant conflicts keeping you tied up in knots? Time to hone up on your emotional intelligence skills! EQ determines how effectively we navigate stress, lead ourselves and others, and whether or not we're successful in our everyday interactions. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/best-emotional-intelligence-courses-for-the-workplace) 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 [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-emotional-intelligence-coach/page/10) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-emotional-intelligence-coach/page/8) ### Free Newsletter! 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