It’s easy to remember the version of myself that used to unravel quietly. Not publicly, not in spectacular fits—but in smaller, subtler abandonments. I didn’t throw things. I disappeared. I’d mute ...

For as long as I can remember, I have always been a crier. It doesn't matter if I'm at work, in my car, while on my couch, or in the shower, I'll cry for whatever reason presents itself. One time, I ...

Emotions are at the center stage of contemporary neuroscientific research. Multiple views are currently the subject of a healthy debate about what they really are. When I started emotion research, the ...

I learned to play golf as a young girl and was often frustrated with the game. Dealing with a lot of ups and downs on the golf course has taught me to regulate my emotions. Thanks partly to golf, I am ...

Use these five phrases to restore balance to your emotions, so you can think more clearly. How do I control my emotions? I get asked that question a lot. As an emotional intelligence coach, I’ve ...

Everyone can experience difficulties managing their emotions or reactions to events in their lives. Several strategies can help, such as deep breathing, sensory grounding, mindfulness, acceptance, and ...

We need to manage and control our emotions better–and by better, I mean by not managing and controlling, but by utilizing and exercising them. “I need to control my emotions” is oft-spoken self-talk ...

Leaders are often expected to control emotions, embody assertiveness, detachment, and autonomy, and be results-driven and resilient in highly stressful situations. However, this approach sometimes ...