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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’ve all been there: We’re freaking out about something that just happened to us — what someone did to us, said to us, or didn’t do for us. And we’re pissed or terrified, or defeated — our emotions ...

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 ...

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 ...