Negative emotions, while unpleasant, can also have productive functions. Fear motivates us to engage in either fight or flight in response to a threat or predator. Negative emotions like jealousy, for ...

As infants, our emotional expression is our primary mode of communication: Crying when we are distressed or laughing and smiling when we are happy. We tend to become upset (e.g., angry, sad, or ...

There are the good manageable emotions like the love you feel when you see your significant other or a piece of avocado toast. Then there are the really difficult to manage emotions such as the rage ...

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 ...

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 ...

The true test of emotional intelligence isn’t to avoid difficult emotions; it’s to learn to channel them in a productive way. One of the greatest myths of emotional intelligence is the notion that ...

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 ...

Have you ever picked up your phone for a quick scroll and somehow ended up feeling completely different than before? Maybe you started off relaxed, but a few minutes later you felt anxious, irritated, ...

Emotions derail focus: Brain scans reveal that negative emotions disrupt cognitive control in people with borderline personality traits, making it harder to ignore distractions. Not just diagnoses: ...