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 ...

Strong emotions are inevitable in today’s busy, stressful work world. And it can be difficult to control emotions—especially in tense situations at work. Maybe you’ve been so frustrated with a ...

Pause. Before you start repressing those feelings and wishing they’d go away, remember that all feelings are meant to be felt. Feelings communicate your needs and give you feedback on your current ...

Easy and accessible techniques for regaining and reestablishing a confident sense of control are readily at hand.

Say you’re facing a tricky conversation at work. Maybe you have to give some tough but necessary feedback, comfort an employee who’s going through a hard time, or convince your team of the wisdom of ...

Who’s right? Psychology actually offers a pretty clear answer: Everyone. Damasio discovered that when people have brain injuries that knock out their emotions, they don’t get better at making optimal ...

In a world obsessed with skin-care routines and shifting trends, it's easy to forget the real secret behind a glow-up: emotional control. Working on your looks will definitely make you more confident, ...

When emotions feel overwhelming, most people try to suppress them, distract themselves or “think positive” but research shows that one of the fastest ways to reduce emotional intensity is surprisingly ...

Founder of Winterspring Capital, where you can invest in multifamily real estate passively without the headaches of being a landlord. We all grow up hearing about the importance of intelligence, but ...