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 ...

If you ignore or suppress a challenging emotion like sadness, anger, or guilt (and all the associated reactions), you actually feed the dragon. It is crucial to recognize a feeling, take a moment to ...

“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’ ...

Emotional regulation isn’t just about staying calm, it’s about staying effective—and it’s one of the most critical leadership skills you can develop. When you are emotionally regulated, you can ...

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, ...

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 ...