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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 ## [*3 Hidden and Surprising Ways Cognitive Biases Impact Your Life and Work*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/cognitive-bias) March 20, 2024 [![3 Hidden and Surprising Ways Cognitive Biases Impact Your Life and Work](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Game-developer-at-work-1411020717_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Game-developer-at-work-1411020717_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/cognitive-bias) Why should you care about cognitive biases?  Cognitive biases exert a powerful influence that often goes unnoticed, from how you communicate and build relationships to the choices you make in your personal and professional life. They silently shape everyday decision-making like a hidden puppeteer pulling your mind's strings. If you're looking to expose your blind spots and for an excellent way to grow personally and professionally, try examining your cognitive biases? *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/cognitive-bias) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions Will Guide Your Emotional Intelligence*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/plutchiks-wheel-of-emotions) March 15, 2024 [![How Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions Will Guide Your Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Two%20colleagues%20laughing%20in%20office%20lobby_AdobeStock_191071418%20SM_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Two%20colleagues%20laughing%20in%20office%20lobby_AdobeStock_191071418%20SM_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/plutchiks-wheel-of-emotions) Do you ever feel lost in a whirlwind of emotions? Are you unsure what triggers your reactions? Do you sometimes struggle to connect with others on a deeper level—*even your spouse?* If so, emotional intelligence (or EQ for emotional quotient) might seem out of reach or feel daunting. However, [emotional literacy](https://blog.heartmanity.com/emotional-literacy) is the first step to understanding your feelings, and the Wheel of Emotions is a simple tool that can help you get acquainted with your feelings and guide you to a calmer self. *Estimated reading: 7 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/plutchiks-wheel-of-emotions) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Low Emotional Intelligence Got You Down? Get EQ Skills the Smart Way*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/low-emotional-intelligence) March 07, 2024 [![Low Emotional Intelligence Got You Down? Get EQ Skills the Smart Way](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Depressed%20woman%20wrapped%20in%20blanket%20on%20her%20bed_AdobeStock_531612477_SM_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Depressed%20woman%20wrapped%20in%20blanket%20on%20her%20bed_AdobeStock_531612477_SM_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/low-emotional-intelligence) If you feel sad more often than you’d like, react with anger too quickly, or have [relationship drama](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) upsetting your life continually, you may be emotionally out of shape! Our emotions are there to guide us to action. People who struggle with low emotional intelligence often don’t know how to modulate their emotions. Feelings and pain can be ignored, stuffed, or sometimes, we use productivity to run from them. But what if developing your emotional intelligence could unlock opportunities and transform your life and relationships? Would it be worth it? *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/low-emotional-intelligence) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Apply Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Your Everyday Life*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs) February 19, 2024 [![How to Apply Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Your Everyday Life](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Happy%20healthy%20dog%20being%20examined%20by%20professional%20veterinarian_AdobeStock_267426879%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Happy%20healthy%20dog%20being%20examined%20by%20professional%20veterinarian_AdobeStock_267426879%20SMALL_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs) Do you ever lose sight of what truly matters for your well-being and fulfillment? Feel out of whack? Understanding how to prioritize our needs and goals is essential since they often compete with endless demands on our time. In both our personal and professional lives, the challenge of managing our commitments can feel overwhelming. As a solo-entrepreneur, I’ve found that being intentional helps with work-life balance and carving time for what truly matters. EQ tools, such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, can be an indispensable guide. They help us spot those times when we’ve let self-care \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs) Posted in [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*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 ## [*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 ## [*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 [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness/page/7) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness/page/5) ### Free Newsletter! 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