It's common to think of your emotions and feelings as synonymous. They can often feel like the same thing, but there is an ...

Humans are driven by emotion and thought, two robust systems often pulling us in opposite directions. Emotions can hijack logic, and rationality can suppress feelings. At times, these forces engage in ...

My wife was puzzled. One minute she and I were having a pleasant conversation, the next minute, my mood drastically shifted. I went from cheerful and happy to quiet and withdrawn. A frown draped over ...

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 ...

Everyone can experience difficulties managing their emotions or reactions to events in their lives. Several strategies can help, such as deep breathing, sensory grounding, mindfulness, acceptance, and ...

Leaders are often expected to control emotions, embody assertiveness, detachment, and autonomy, and be results-driven and resilient in highly stressful situations. However, this approach sometimes ...

You’ve probably heard it before: Communication is key to healthy relationships. But that can be wayyyy harder than it sounds if your partner is super resistant to talking about how they are feeling—or ...

Have you ever had an unpleasant thought or image that seems to pop into your head out of nowhere? These unwanted mental ...

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