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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

He just insulted you and you feel your blood pressure rise. For a minute, as your body floods with resentment, your chance of staying calm is slim. You take a deep breath. Turning away expressionless, ...

Emotional outbursts are a core feature of ADHD, not bad behaviour. A paediatric neurologist explains why children with ADHD ...

A study of individuals with generalized anxiety disorder in China found that they exhibit unusual patterns of affective inhibition and perform worse on tasks requiring affective shifting, compared to ...

Online play doesn’t just change where we gamble, but it’s still something a little more unique. It changes how we react to the whole process. Emotions move faster online, and they settle differently, ...

Emotional eating is a common but often misunderstood behaviour that involves using food to cope with feelings rather than to satisfy physical hunger. Whether it's stress, sadness, boredom, or even ...