The other day, a reader of this column who enjoyed my article on forgiveness, How Do You Forgive Even When It Feels Impossible, messaged me seeking advice. She wrote: I came upon your article about ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

Of course, this is no surprise. Emotional regulation, the ability to exert control over one’s emotional state, is invaluable when it comes to: Managing stress and pressure Building and maintaining ...

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 ...

We need to manage and control our emotions better–and by better, I mean by not managing and controlling, but by utilizing and exercising them. “I need to control my emotions” is oft-spoken self-talk ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Sometimes you can just change them, the psychologist Ethan Kross argues in his new book, “Shift.” By Jancee Dunn Emotions are a fundamental part of what make us human. They can be overwhelming, ...

He just insulted you and you feel your blood pressure rise. For a minute, as your body floods with resentment, your chance of staying calm is slim. You take a deep breath. Turning away expressionless, ...

I get asked that question a lot. As an emotional intelligence coach, I’ve received thousands of emails from readers over the years who get caught up in a cycle of emotional thinking, which leads them ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...