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Identifying a Victim Mentality and Cultivating a Growth Mindset
It is easy to become trapped in a state of helplessness and victimization while living in the modern world, where we may believe that our...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read


How to Overcome Shame and Discomfort, and Acknowledge and Accepting Our Flaws and Mistakes
It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the negative feelings that come with reflecting on our flaws or insecurities, but it doesn’t have to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20234 min read


Early Warning Signs: How to Avoid Being Emotionally Hijacked
Have you ever felt like your emotions were controlling you instead of the other way around? For example, maybe you were having a...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Finding Meaning in Life: An Exploration of Victor Frankl's Book, "Man's Search for Meaning"
Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, a neurologist, and psychiatrist, wrote what would become one of the most influential books of our time: Man's...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20232 min read


6 Steps to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Building your self-esteem is a process that takes time, but the journey can be made easier when we have defined actionable steps we can...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20233 min read


Learning to Love Yourself Unconditionally
We all want to love and be loved. But we often forget that the most important love starts with ourselves. Self-love is an essential part...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20233 min read


6 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care in 2023
Taking care of ourselves is one of the most important things we can do, yet it’s often the first thing that gets put on the back burner....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20232 min read


Name-calling: A Sign of Low Emotional Intelligence
It's easy to be dismissive and judgmental when you don't understand someone else's perspective. But when we do this, it's a sign that our...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20234 min read


How an African Safari Unearths the Ancient Ecological Intelligence We All Have Within
A Zimbabwean childhood rich in nature and seventeen years of experience curating extraordinary experiences across Africa have confirmed...

Deborah Calmeyer
Dec 1, 20224 min read


Strategies to Manage Your Well-being During the Holiday Season—or in General
The holiday season is a time when many people feel overwhelmed and stressed. This is in part because the holidays often involve an...

EIM+ Author Compilation
Dec 1, 20227 min read


Healing the Inner Child & Transmuting Trauma
What is the inner child, and how does it show up? The inner child is a concept that refers to the part of the subconscious mind that...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20224 min read


Why Being Assertive Is Challenging and What to Do About It
Being assertive—standing up for yourself and your needs while respectfully considering the needs of others—isn't always easy. It can be...

Eric Waisman
Nov 1, 20223 min read


How Dopamine Detoxing Can Help You Develop Emotional Intelligence
In our fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it's more important than ever to have strong emotional intelligence. Whether we're trying...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Jealousy: Why Do We Feel It, and What Does It Tell Us About Ourselves?
Jealousy is a feeling we've all experienced at one time or another. Whether it's jealousy of a colleague at work, a friend's success, or...

Iqbal Ahmad
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Bridging The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want Be
When we live our lives or build our businesses applying foundational skills like emotional intelligence, we can avoid building on a rocky...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20223 min read


What is Psychological Child Abuse, and How can Emotional Intelligence Help Us Heal?
The effects are the same regardless of whether a child experiences physical or psychological abuse. Both wear down a child's sense of...

Danielle Dellaquila
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Understanding ADHD and How Emotional Intelligence May Help to Alleviate the Symptoms
What is ADHD? What are the symptoms? ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting...

Sussan Nwogwugwu
Oct 1, 20224 min read


11 Ways to Cope While Healing from Emotional Trauma
In the aftermath of experiencing trauma, it is not uncommon for people to experience a wide range of emotions, some of which may include...

EIM+ Author Compilation
Oct 1, 20225 min read


What Causes Us to Feel Anger?
Anger is a complex emotion that serves several important functions. It is the primary emotion that is frequently triggered when we...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Sep 1, 20225 min read


How an Emotional Intelligence Deficiency Prevents Us from Being Effective Communicators
The foundation of effective communication is first in understanding ourselves and, second, in knowing and empathizing with the person or...

Brenda Florida
Sep 1, 20223 min read
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