The way we deal with our feelings has undergone a significant transformation over the years. The older generation, often referred to as the ‘suck it up, move on, get on with it’ generation, had a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Miller Perkins, Ph.D. covers purpose-driven leaders and careers Leadership presence is in the spotlight. Whether it's a ...

Parenting isn't just about navigating your children's emotional ups and downs. We also need to work with our own big feelings ...

I always used to think emotional control meant gritting teeth and trying to bottle in my rage. Then, I wondered why I felt so out of control. Over the years, I learned emotional control isn’t about ...

We’ve all been there. Moments earlier you were firing on all cylinders, ready to take on the world. But then everything changed. Where you were once full of energy, excitement and confidence, you now ...

You know that feeling when everything hits you at once and your emotional thermostat just breaks? One minute you’re handling life like a reasonable adult, and the next minute you’re either crying in a ...

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 ...

We’ve long known that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a crucial asset in the workplace. But which of the five factors that make up EQ are the most valuable for climbing the corporate ladder? A 2024 ...