Everyone expends emotional labor to some degree, but it affects certain types of people more than others.

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 ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your feelings and wished there was a simple way to make sense of them? Journaling offers a safe space to explore your emotions, understand what you're going through, ...

At this point in the year, nearly everyone has sighed, rolled their eyes, and muttered, "2020." While we might think the big events of the year are enough to have pushed our coping mechanisms to their ...

Anger is a natural emotion when caring for someone long term. Caregivers can experience high levels of stress and burnout, which can lead to feelings of anger and frustration. However, there are ways ...

The generational tapestry of how we express emotions is ever-evolving, each era weaving its unique patterns. While Millennials and Gen Z often wear their hearts on their sleeves, Baby Boomers tend to ...

Is race day stirring up big feelings? Here’s why 26.2 is so emotional—and how to build strength from the start of training to ...

Today, Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. But he remembers what it was like to be a kid who struggled with his emotions. “I would sometimes just sit ...

Watching your teenager grieve the loss of their social media account can be confronting. Many are genuinely distressed or ...

As I grew up, I knew that men do not show emotion, least of all cry regardless of their affliction. Showing emotion was considered a sign of weakness. While my sisters and I could cry, scream, vent ...

Elite athletes don't eliminate anger—they adjust the flame. Learn why mastering its intensity separates champions from those ...