A tool to help you balance emotions with rational thought—so you can make decisions you’re proud of. In 2008, Kevin Body was lost. After several years serving in various fire departments in Washington ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Emotional regulation is an executive function, the brain’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. From economic downturns and socio-political grief to health issues and personal ...

Human beings experience an array of emotions in almost every moment of their life, with each one typically lasting anywhere from a few minutes to several hours at a time. This is to say, life can be ...

“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’ ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

Imagine yourself in this scenario: You’re having an awful day. You dropped your phone into a puddle on the way to work and now it’s not working. Your boss told you that the big pitch you just spent ...

Have you ever felt like your career is happening to you rather than something you're actively shaping? You’re not alone. Many women find themselves caught in the cycle of busyness—responding to emails ...

Dealing with intense emotions can be difficult, but most remedies revolve around open communication, at least according to marriage therapist Jennifer Litner, who argues there are several different ...