Emotions are powerful, and when they're in charge, they can steer you into unexpected directions. Sometimes, it feels like you're just along for the ride, watching from the passenger seat. If you find ...

Have you ever said something out of anger that you later regretted? Do you let fear talk you out of taking risks that could really benefit you? If so, you're not alone. Emotions are powerful. Your ...

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 ...

“I want to stop feeling lonely.” “I don’t want to feel so angry.” “I wish I could get rid of my anxiety.” If I had a dollar for every client who expressed desires like these, I’d have a nice stack o’ ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Emotional regulation is an executive function, the brain’s ...

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 ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

It’s hard not to get worked up emotionally when you’re in a tense conversation. After all, a disagreement can feel like a threat. You’re afraid you’re going to have to give up something — your point ...