Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

Emotional intelligence shapes how you feel, connect, and make decisions. Learn why it may feel difficult and how to start ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

Emotion has a bad reputation in decision-making—being emotional is often seen as counter to rational thought and good decision-making. People often have the idea that if emotions can be avoided or ...

Researcher and author Joshua Freedman has arrived at a conclusion that sounds simple but changes everything: emotions themselves are not inherently ‘bad,’ though some responses to them may be ...

Why do we develop an aversion to the all-too-human experience of feeling our feelings? Here are 10 questions to know how often you invalidate your own emotions. Emotions are more than just fleeting ...

Here’s something that might surprise you: you only have six emotions. I know — that sounds completely wrong. You’re probably thinking, “I have way more than six emotions.” But it turns out that you ...

Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our performance, enhance ...

Below, Marc Brackett shares five key insights from his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Emotion regulation is one of the most important skills for both ...

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...

Setting firm emotional boundaries represents the foundation of preventing people from taking your feelings and energy for granted. These boundaries define what behaviors you will and won’t accept in ...

America has always prized strength. From our soldiers and athletes to our business leaders and parents, we admire people who can keep their cool when life turns up the heat. But here’s a truth we ...