We all experience big, difficult emotions from time to time. Instead of managing difficult feelings like anger, sadness or anxiety, some of us try to push those emotions down. Others let those ...

As infants, our emotional expression is our primary mode of communication: Crying when we are distressed or laughing and smiling when we are happy. We tend to become upset (e.g., angry, sad, or ...

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 ...

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and leading scholar in the field of emotion regulation, illuminates the power that lies in the space between ...

"Emotional regulation" has been thrown around on social media a lot recently, and it makes sense. In our current world, it can feel nearly impossible to process everything you feel on a given day. So, ...

America has always prized strength. From our soldiers and athletes to our business leaders and parents, we admire people who can keep their cool when life turns up the heat. But here’s a truth we ...

Life is unpredictable, and so are our emotions. There’s no manual dictating when you’ll experience the myriad of different feelings humans do, so it’s something you have to figure out on your own. You ...

You know that feeling when everything hits you at once and your emotional thermostat just breaks? One minute you’re handling life like a reasonable adult, and the next minute you’re either crying in a ...

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 ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Emotional eating in PCOS often arises from hormonal imbalances, stress, and mood changes. Understanding the signs and root causes empowers women to make healthier choices. With practical strategies, ...