When working with teens and discussing emotions, I often give an analogy of sand in a jar. In this analogy, the sand ...

In our everyday life, we are faced with many different daily challenges regarding how to express or suppress our internal feelings, which might be governed by a variety of factors. While observing the ...

If you're looking for ways to feel a little happier, you might want to look to another emotion first: gratitude. That doesn't mean forcing yourself to look on the bright side when things are feeling ...

Handwritten, anonymous letters expressing deep feelings and left for people to read are helping both the writers and the readers feel less isolated and more connected ...

Words have the power to ignite the flame of desire and strengthen emotional bonds in a relationship. Whether it's to surprise your partner, rekindle the spark, or simply express your deepest feelings, ...

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, emotions are omnipresent—from quiet frustration over a missed deadline to visible tension during a difficult meeting. Often, these emotional undercurrents stem not ...

Minimizing or invalidating feelings happens far more often than we realize, to the point where it has become normalized and ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. We’ve all heard the phrase “You’re so composed.” It’s usually meant as a compliment. But what if composure is not ...