Intensely productive days can boost well-being in the moment but leave professional creators feeling a “creative hangover" the next day.

Our ward has indicated that we intervene too much in their life and has complained to others that we’re “suffocating.” We’ve ...

Learning to control emotions is imperative, especially when moving on from other traumas to create a new and happy life. At some point – a time that can differ for each person – you must let go of ...

As a clinician, I am asked all the time how to help folks deal more adaptively with their negative feelings. This is something I have written quite a bit about on Psychology Today, and I decided to ...

Let's talk about something that might feel counterintuitive: the importance of making space for our difficult emotions. I often hear clients tell me they're trying their best to "stay positive" or ...

One of the most fascinating personality characteristics is neuroticism. It is one of the Big Five characteristics and is associated with high levels of worry, anxiety, and negative feelings. Indeed, ...

Some time ago, my oldest daughter shared a challenging experience. She was attending a program to learn a particular form of body therapy. During the classes, a couple of the students were rude. At ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

When you see a butterfly touch down on a flower, you might feel a sense of joy because it reminds you of how delicate our world is. At the same time, you might feel a deep sadness well up realizing ...

People who hide their feelings may be at risk of several mental health conditions. It can also affect relationships and life span. People may hide their feelings for several reasons. Yet hiding ...