Emotions are reactions to the signals blaring in our bodies, not the events happening outside of our minds. When I teach this, my statements are either challenged, or I see the resistance in people’s ...

Managing your emotions doesn’t mean suppressing them—it means understanding what you’re feeling, where it’s coming from, and how to respond without letting your reactions run the show. It’s one of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Emotional regulation is an executive function, the brain’s ...

Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our performance, enhance ...

“I want to stop feeling lonely.” “I don’t want to feel so angry.” “I wish I could get rid of my anxiety.” If I had a dollar for every client who expressed desires like these, I’d have a nice stack o’ ...

There are the good manageable emotions like the love you feel when you see your significant other or a piece of avocado toast. Then there are the really difficult to manage emotions such as the rage ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Emotional balance is something we all aim for (or should aim for), as it’s crucial for mental health. But let’s be honest: It’s easier said than ...

How do you know if someone has high emotional intelligence, according to Adam Grant? They never use the phrase, ‘You made me feel.’ Real EQ, the star psychologist explained on a recent episode of his ...