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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 ## [*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 ## [*Keys to a Peaceful Home: House Rules for Adult Children Living at Home*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/house-rules-for-adult-children-living-at-home) January 18, 2024 [![Keys to a Peaceful Home: House Rules for Adult Children Living at Home](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laughing-couple-standing-on-the-balcony-of-their-luxury-vacation-rental-1453023942_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Laughing-couple-standing-on-the-balcony-of-their-luxury-vacation-rental-1453023942_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/house-rules-for-adult-children-living-at-home) A higher percentage of adult children are living with their parents than previously—maybe you're one of these homes. It's a mixed bag of benefits and drawbacks. As a parent coach of over two decades, I've never seen so many young adults unmotivated to leave the nest. Of course, the reasons for living at home are numerous: lack of motivation, dropping out of college, convenience, saving money, emotionally ill-equipped to handle life, unable to pay rising rent and housing costs, to name a few. For young adults, it can be easier than flexing the muscles of independence. Multi-generational living \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/house-rules-for-adult-children-living-at-home) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How Authentic Leadership Drives Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/diversity-and-inclusion) January 13, 2024 [![How Authentic Leadership Drives Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20of%20innovators_AdobeStock_232987300%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Team%20of%20innovators_AdobeStock_232987300%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/diversity-and-inclusion) Diversity. Inclusion. We hear a lot about these concepts but what do they really mean? And how can company leader and managers do their part to create workplaces of acceptance, cohesiveness, and connection? The meaning and practice of diversity and inclusion in the workplace have significantly evolved. They have progressed beyond just hiring people of different ethnicities, genders, religions, and backgrounds. It's no longer about just being compliant! *Estimated reading: 8 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/diversity-and-inclusion) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*3 Mindful Ways to Communicate Better in a Relationship*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/3-mindful-ways-to-communicate-better-in-a-relationship) January 10, 2024 [![3 Mindful Ways to Communicate Better in a Relationship](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Couple%20sitting%20on%20loveseat%20drinking%20tea%20(2).jpg?width=600&name=Couple%20sitting%20on%20loveseat%20drinking%20tea%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/3-mindful-ways-to-communicate-better-in-a-relationship) Research shows that open communication is the best predictor of [relationship satisfaction](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852543/). But when you're rushing to work, working a full day, picking the kids up from school, then off to soccer practice, who has time for a meaningful conversation? Our schedules can be relentless! An open, honest conversation about your relationship might feel like the last thing you want to do at the end of a long day. And when you finally sit down to talk with your partner, you might find yourself nodding and saying "uh-huh" more than staying present. Although a half-hearted response is understandable, it \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/3-mindful-ways-to-communicate-better-in-a-relationship) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) 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 ## [*Nurturing Emotional Wellness: The Essential Guide to Postpartum Self-Care*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/postpartum-self-care) November 30, 2023 [![Nurturing Emotional Wellness: The Essential Guide to Postpartum Self-Care](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young-Pregnant-Couple-Portrait-Outdoor-496553468_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Young-Pregnant-Couple-Portrait-Outdoor-496553468_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/postpartum-self-care) Welcome to the remarkable and transformative journey of motherhood, an adventure that brings both immense joy and significant challenges. This guide will support you through the postpartum period, a crucial phase where physical and emotional well-being are deeply intertwined. Remember, in parenthood, self-care transcends mere benefit—it is a necessity for surviving *and thriving.* *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/postpartum-self-care) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Let the Magnet of Love Lead*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-intelligence-in-relationships) November 22, 2023 [![Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Let the Magnet of Love Lead](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/beautiful-couple-484254964_Compressed%20SMALL.jpeg?width=600&name=beautiful-couple-484254964_Compressed%20SMALL.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-intelligence-in-relationships) In love and marriage, we're all a bit like magnets. Ever notice how sometimes we're pulled together irresistibly by an invisible force, and other times, we're pushing each other away? That's where emotional intelligence, or EQ, comes into play. It's our superpower in relationships. Think of it as your go-to tool for navigating life’s ups and downs together. Love acts like a magnet, drawing us together and holding us close. Yet, as we all know, keeping that magnetism strong requires much more than just attraction. It's about nurturing understanding, fostering open communication, and learning [\[...\]](https://blog.heartmanity.com/create-a-successful-marriage-dont-compromise) [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-intelligence-in-relationships) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/page/19) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/page/17) ### Free Newsletter! 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