Practice these physical, cognitive, and emotional strategies to feel more in control when dysregulation threatens.

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 ...

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 ...

The other day, a reader of this column who enjoyed my article on forgiveness, How Do You Forgive Even When It Feels Impossible, messaged me seeking advice. She wrote: I came upon your article about ...

From your period to the weather outside to daily stress, several factors can affect your mood. Irritability, sudden sadness, ...

I get asked that question a lot. As an emotional intelligence coach, I’ve received thousands of emails from readers over the years who get caught up in a cycle of emotional thinking, which leads them ...

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 ...

How do you know if someone has high emotional intelligence, according to Adam Grant? They never use the phrase, ‘You made me feel.’ Real EQ, the star psychologist explained on a recent episode of his ...

A new study finds a simple three-minute intervention can have a surprisingly big effect on everyday emotional intelligence. How do you know if someone has high emotional intelligence, according to ...

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 ...