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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 ## [*Amazing Emotional Reset to Change Your Life and Find Work-Life Balance!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-reset) July 06, 2024 [![Amazing Emotional Reset to Change Your Life and Find Work-Life Balance!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The-road-to-relaxation-is-paved-with-coffee-beans-1199648696_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=The-road-to-relaxation-is-paved-with-coffee-beans-1199648696_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-reset) Do you find yourself only half-listening to a friend or spouse? Do you race to get to your job each morning and sprint to pick up your kids after work? Then rush home to start dinner? And no matter how many things you check off your list, when your head hits the pillow at night, your mind is racing with all the things left undone. Yes, our lives are very full, sometimes even hectic, so rushing is understandable occasionally. However, if it's a regular occurrence, your stress level is building, and the frantic, frazzled self is becoming a habit. Here's what to do about it: press your Emotional \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-reset) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Change Your Life: Utilizing the Brain's Love of Novelty*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-change-your-life) July 04, 2024 [![How to Change Your Life: Utilizing the Brain's Love of Novelty](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Friends-Night-Out-500806658_SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Friends-Night-Out-500806658_SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-change-your-life) Life is busy and hectic at times, isn't it!? We can feel like we're on a nonstop treadmill rather than truly living. Most people I coach initially feel like they don't have time to change their life, let alone make it through their to-do list. It can seem daunting, requiring time, effort, and energy they just don't have. Ever feel like that? What if I told you that the key to change and revitalizing your life is as simple as making tiny, micros-changes? *Estimated reading: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-change-your-life) 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 ## [*Is a Lack of Self-Awareness Sidelining Your Joy? And How to Fix It!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/lack-of-self-awareness) July 02, 2024 [![Is a Lack of Self-Awareness Sidelining Your Joy? And How to Fix It!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Relaxation%20techniques-%20Woman%20practicing%20pranayama%20in%20lotus%20position%20on%20bed_AdobeStock_599643055%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Relaxation%20techniques-%20Woman%20practicing%20pranayama%20in%20lotus%20position%20on%20bed_AdobeStock_599643055%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/lack-of-self-awareness) Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are frequently talked about subjects. And there is a lot to be said, yet, like anything in life, it takes consistency and fortitude to deepen them. But how do we really know just how self-aware we are since we're generally the ones judging it? Awareness is difficult to measure due to unconscious behaviors on autopilot and limiting beliefs masquerading as truth. Yet, if you're looking for more joy in your life, greater awareness is a fantastic place to start. Here are a handful of emotional intelligence strategies backed by brain science to promote \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/lack-of-self-awareness) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*What Science Reveals About the Difference between Multitasking and Combining Tasks*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/difference-between-multitasking-and-task-combining) July 01, 2024 [![What Science Reveals About the Difference between Multitasking and Combining Tasks](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Remix%20Images/IMAGE-63554-1719595973684.jpeg?width=600&name=IMAGE-63554-1719595973684.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/difference-between-multitasking-and-task-combining) We multitask far more than we're usually aware. I recently observed my habits for a week and was shocked at how many times I multitasked—and I'm even an anti-multitasker! To motivate myself to change, I did thorough research that I'd like to share with you.The myth still exists that the ability to do multiple things at once, or multitasking, is highly productive. However, emerging research presents a starkly different narrative, suggesting that multitasking might not only be *inefficient* but has detrimental effects on our brain health, cognitive function, and emotional intelligence. *Estimated \[...\]* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/difference-between-multitasking-and-task-combining) 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 ## [*Understand the Anger Iceberg and Learn 7 EQ Skills for Anger Management*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/anger-iceberg) June 28, 2024 [![Understand the Anger Iceberg and Learn 7 EQ Skills for Anger Management](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Illustration-of-surreal-iceberg-abstract-identity-concept-1465840243_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Illustration-of-surreal-iceberg-abstract-identity-concept-1465840243_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/anger-iceberg) Have you ever found yourself exploding with anger and later wondered why you reacted so intensely? What if I told you that anger is often just the tip of an emotional iceberg? Anger may be what we are expressing but hiding silently underneath the surface are often more vulnerable feelings such as fear, sadness, or shame. Shedding light on the emotions underneath empowers us to heal and express them more productively.*Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/anger-iceberg) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How Procrastination Paralysis Kept Me Trapped—and How to Break the Habit*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/procrastination-paralysis) June 26, 2024 [![How Procrastination Paralysis Kept Me Trapped—and How to Break the Habit](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Little%20girl%20eating%20raspberries_AdobeStock_732063971%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Little%20girl%20eating%20raspberries_AdobeStock_732063971%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/procrastination-paralysis) When I was in my twenties, I was often paralyzed by inaction and procrastination. There were as many unfinished projects as there were stillborn ideas. But that wasn't the worst of it; what was agonizing was the condemnation and shame I heaped on myself! Sound familiar? Overcoming procrastination isn’t about willpower or forcing yourself to do something. Believe it or not, our autonomy has a lot to do with this pattern. These strategies helped me; perhaps, they can liberate you, too! *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/procrastination-paralysis) 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 ## [*Reclaim Your Life! 5 Keys to Stop People Pleasing in a Relationship*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/stop-people-pleasing-in-a-relationship) June 24, 2024 [![Reclaim Your Life! 5 Keys to Stop People Pleasing in a Relationship](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Happy-young-couple-planning-their-new-trip-1276946964_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Happy-young-couple-planning-their-new-trip-1276946964_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/stop-people-pleasing-in-a-relationship) Do you ever feel like you're constantly bending over backward to make your partner happy, often at the expense of your own well-being? Do you concern yourself with how your partner feels more than how you feel? Is it common for you to stay quiet to avoid an argument? If so, you might be caught in the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing in your relationship. Breaking free from this habit and reclaiming your own happiness is vital for your mental and emotional health. It's also crucial to build a healthy and happy relationship. Here are five essential keys to help you assert yourself and stop \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/stop-people-pleasing-in-a-relationship) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Supporting and Nurturing a Glass Child with Parenting Tips and Insights*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/glass-child-parenting-tips) June 20, 2024 [![Supporting and Nurturing a Glass Child with Parenting Tips and Insights](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sad-little-girl-looking-out-the-window-on-a-rainy-day-looking-pensive-1144447613_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Sad-little-girl-looking-out-the-window-on-a-rainy-day-looking-pensive-1144447613_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/glass-child-parenting-tips) Nurturing emotionally intelligent families requires understanding each child's unique needs, [temperament](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-its-critical-to-understand-your-childs-temperament), and experiences. Among these varied experiences, parents sometimes make unintentional missteps due to their struggles and parenting challenges. All parents deserve compassion regardless of their situation because, let's face it, parenting is the most difficult job a person will ever have!  A parenting term that has gained considerable attention is the concept of a "glass child." This label doesn't refer to being fragile but rather invisible. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/glass-child-parenting-tips) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Strengthen Your Emotional Fitness for a Joyful Life*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-fitness-a-joyful-life) June 15, 2024 [![Strengthen Your Emotional Fitness for a Joyful Life](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Woman%20with%20personality%20disorder%20on%20light%20background%2c%20multiple%20exposure_AdobeStock_435996786%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Woman%20with%20personality%20disorder%20on%20light%20background%2c%20multiple%20exposure_AdobeStock_435996786%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-fitness-a-joyful-life) In today's world, the emphasis is often on physical fitness and mental acuity. However, a critical component of our well-being that often gets overlooked is our emotional intelligence (EQ). When was the last time someone asked you, "Are you going to the emotional fitness gym today?" Probably never. Just as working out at the gym strengthens our muscles and yoga enhances our flexibility, boosting our EQ can significantly improve the quality of our lives and relationships. Boosting your emotional fitness can help you create a happier, more fulfilling and joyful life. *Estimated reading time: 4 \[...\]* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-fitness-a-joyful-life) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Mastering Nonverbal Communication: A Key Skill for Effective Leadership*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/nonverbal-communication) June 10, 2024 [![Mastering Nonverbal Communication: A Key Skill for Effective Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20laughting%20looking%20over%20a%20computer_AdobeStock_291473714%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Team%20laughting%20looking%20over%20a%20computer_AdobeStock_291473714%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/nonverbal-communication) In today's competitive market, companies must stand out to be successful. And leaders need to lead effectively to aspire purpose, right action, and retain their talent. With the dramatic rise of virtual meetings and digital interactions, the importance of personal connections is often overlooked—even forgotten. However, one kind of communication that plays a crucial role in our interactions in the workplace is nonverbal communication. It's a silent language packed with valuable intel. Every great leader has fine-tuned their communication style with empathy and mastered nonverbal cues! *\[...\]* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/nonverbal-communication) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/page/16) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/page/14) ### Free Newsletter! 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