The four important steps many people delay for far too long, from having honest conversations to protecting their energy and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC) covers mental health in the workplace. Jan 20, 2025, 06:00am EST Apr 10, 2025, 04:35pm EDT Right now, many ...

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 ...

You know that feeling when everything hits you at once and your emotional thermostat just breaks? One minute you’re handling life like a reasonable adult, and the next minute you’re either crying in a ...

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 ...

Since it is difficult to accept unwanted emotions, it helps to understand the benefits of doing so. We need a helpful carrot, a reason for the pain. Being open to feeling emotional pain without ...

Sometimes the biggest barrier to our success is our own feelings. Why don’t more of us reach the big goals we set for ...

After a breakup, many people chase closure, hoping it will bring peace. A relationship therapist explains why seeking answers ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...