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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 ## [*5 Ways to Safeguard Your Online Business*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-to-safeguard-your-online-business) November 21, 2023 [![5 Ways to Safeguard Your Online Business](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hacker-attacking-internet-540848970_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Hacker-attacking-internet-540848970_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-to-safeguard-your-online-business) The US experienced a boom in entrepreneurship thanks to the onset of the pandemic and the Great Resignation. According to data from the US Census Bureau’s Business Formation Statistics, there was a record 5.4 million applications in 2021 alone. There was also a surge in digital revenue, with consumers spending over $870.78 billion online with US merchants. *Estimated reading: 3 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-ways-to-safeguard-your-online-business) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) 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 ## [*Create Success and Happier Customers with Empathy Statements in Customer Service*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/empathy-statements-customer-service) November 06, 2023 [![Create Success and Happier Customers with Empathy Statements in Customer Service](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sorting-customers-issues-690054768_CompressedSMALL.jpeg?width=600&name=sorting-customers-issues-690054768_CompressedSMALL.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/empathy-statements-customer-service) If you’re in customer service, you’re familiar with customers waiting on hold, agents swamped with calls, and navigating challenging customer emotions. Unfortunately, those calls can end in apparent dissatisfaction. See how empathy can transform your customer service! *Estimated reading: 7 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/empathy-statements-customer-service) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*37 Inspiring Ways for Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/raising-an-emotionally-intelligent-child) October 29, 2023 [![37 Inspiring Ways for Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young-cheerful-family-having-fun-at-dining-table-1171688626_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Young-cheerful-family-having-fun-at-dining-table-1171688626_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/raising-an-emotionally-intelligent-child) Most parents want to spare their children hurt or heartbreaks. But let’s be real—struggle and pain are a natural part of life. What we can do is equip them with resilience, emotional intelligence, and EQ skills to navigate life’s curveballs. Give your children the tools to build enriching experiences and relationships. Find out how! *Estimated reading: a long read, but skip to what interests you for a 2-minute read!* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/raising-an-emotionally-intelligent-child) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Frustrated with Dependent Adult Children? 5 Ways to Ignite Resilience and Financial Stability*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/frustrated-with-dependent-adult-children-5-ways-to-ignite-resilience-and-financial-stability) October 23, 2023 [![Frustrated with Dependent Adult Children? 5 Ways to Ignite Resilience and Financial Stability](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/father%20and%20his%20adult%20son%20counting%20money_troubles%20with%20taxes%20and%20debts_AdobeStock_290596992_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=father%20and%20his%20adult%20son%20counting%20money_troubles%20with%20taxes%20and%20debts_AdobeStock_290596992_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/frustrated-with-dependent-adult-children-5-ways-to-ignite-resilience-and-financial-stability) It is a growing trend today that more and more adult children live with their parents instead of leading independent lives. In 2020, a record number of adult children returned home to live with their parents. Of course, it was understandable, given the circumstances of the pandemic and the unprecedented job losses and business closures. However, jobs are plentiful now, and yet [Pew Research Center](https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/08/24/americans-more-likely-to-say-its-a-bad-thing-than-a-good-thing-that-more-young-adults-live-with-their-parents/) reports that in July of 2022, *half* of adults ages 18-29 lived with one or both of their parents. Given this trend, what parental support is helpful, and what stifles independence, resiliency, and \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/frustrated-with-dependent-adult-children-5-ways-to-ignite-resilience-and-financial-stability) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting), [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 ## [*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 ## [*How to Effectively Respond to Disrespectful Stepchildren in a Blended Family*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/disrespectful-stepchildren-blended-family) September 21, 2023 [![How to Effectively Respond to Disrespectful Stepchildren in a Blended Family](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Father-and-daughter-sitting-on-sofa-and-arguing-1407603314_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Father-and-daughter-sitting-on-sofa-and-arguing-1407603314_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/disrespectful-stepchildren-blended-family) Becoming a stepparent is a bit like stepping onto a roller coaster. One minute, you’re excited and getting high-fives; the next, you’re navigating through a sea of moody silences and disrespectful behaviors. Stepkids have seen their birth families disrupted, so they're on a tough ride, too. They’re processing massive feelings and trying to find their footing. And then, on top of all this chaos, you and your partner might not see eye-to-eye on how to parent. *Phew!* *Estimated reading time: 10 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/disrespectful-stepchildren-blended-family) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Don't Be the Latest Statistic!  5 Keys for a Healthy Relationship*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-statistics) September 09, 2023 [![Don't Be the Latest Statistic!  5 Keys for a Healthy Relationship](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Upset%20woman%20having%20problems%20with%20a%20man%20in%20bed_AdobeStock_614340018_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Upset%20woman%20having%20problems%20with%20a%20man%20in%20bed_AdobeStock_614340018_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-statistics) Contrary to what you might feel, it’s not too late to save your relationship! If you're struggling in your relationship, it might be too big of a stretch to remember that honeymoon feeling. Those blissful feelings are often mowed over by conflicts, complaining, and disagreements. Many couples don’t understand why the strife continues and often feel helpless to stop the vicious cycle. So, unfortunately, they keep digging the hole deeper, having the same arguments over and over. Some wonder, “Have I [fallen out of love](https://blog.heartmanity.com/falling-out-of-love-and-what-to-do-about-it)?” or "Why am I failing at love?" Others wonder if they're the only ones with \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/marriage-statistics) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/page/20) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/page/18) ### Free Newsletter! ### Featured Online Courses [![Online Course - Emotional Fitness for the 21st Century](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hubfs/blog-files/blog-side-fitness2.jpeg)](https://heartmanity-services-products.myshopify.com/collections/webinars/products/self-help-8-week-course-bundle) [![4 Keys to Unlocking the Power of Empathy](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hubfs/blog-files/blog-side-empathy2.jpeg)](https://heartmanity-services-products.myshopify.com/collections/webinars/products/real-empathy-real-solutions-self-coaching-workbook) ### Sign Up For Our Newsletter ![Heartmanity](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/heartmanity-logo-invert-web.png?width=260&name=heartmanity-logo-invert-web.png) 1104 East Main Street, Suite 4 Bozeman, MT 59715 Copyright © 2009-2025 Heartmanity, LLC. 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