We've all felt it —the nagging of an unpleasant emotion that is difficult to name or explain. Maybe you chalk it up to feeling "off" or "upset." But did you know that finding more precise labels for ...

As today's workforce evolves, the skills needed to be a successful leader are also changing. In addition to professional experience and technical skills, the importance of emotional intelligence in ...

When I was a teenager, I declared that I did not like my grandma. My mother excoriated me not just for saying such a thing but for feeling it. That, in her eyes, made me a terrible person. She ...

“Don’t let your joy get the best of you.” “Be careful: You might become a joyous person.” “It’s OK to feel joy sometimes; you just have to manage it.” You’ve probably never heard people say any of ...

A server smiles and soothes an angry customer who wasn’t happy with his meal. A mom gently coaxes her toddler out of a tantrum when dad can’t deal with it. A woman visits her ill father-in-law in the ...

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 ...

Living with a cancer diagnosis can be mentally and physically overwhelming, and it’s natural to go through an array of emotions during this demanding time. Here’s what may help you cope. Living with ...