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 ...

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 ...

Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions (yours and other people’s). It is a cognitive ...

We need to manage and control our emotions better–and by better, I mean by not managing and controlling, but by utilizing and exercising them. “I need to control my emotions” is oft-spoken self-talk ...

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 ...

Emotions often control how people think, react, and make decisions. A single negative comment on social media can ruin ...

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 ...

The study by ECU Masters student Tee-Jay Scott and Professor Joanne Dickson found that rather than enhancing mental focus in high-pressure moments, stress may temporarily disrupt executive functions ...

Let's say you've gone through a breakup. You're heartbroken, confused and angry. What do you do with all those feelings? That's up to you. You have the power to "turn the intensity up or down on an ...

Of course, this is no surprise. Emotional regulation, the ability to exert control over one’s emotional state, is invaluable when it comes to: Managing stress and pressure Building and maintaining ...