A trigger is when a current experience causes an intense reaction because of something in your past. I know that on an intellectual level, but I’ve only recently been able to realize I’ve been ...

(This post is Part 1 of a two-part post.) Everyone has emotional triggers—we’ve all experienced the sudden rush of intense feelings set off by something someone says or does. Almost by definition, ...

Rumination is a symptom of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder ...

We’ve all been there – crying our eyes out during a sad movie or after a tough day, wondering if all those tears are at least burning a few calories. Well, it turns out they actually do! I’ve ...

Your skin isn’t just a protective barrier covering your body, it’s actually your largest emotional organ, constantly responding to your internal psychological state with visible changes that reveal ...

The sound of someone sniffling can be irritating, but that has almost nothing to do with the sound itself, new Carnegie ...

Every zodiac sign has that one emotional switch. Flip it and they go from slouching on the couch to rewriting their destiny. It’s not always rage or revenge (although, sometimes yes). It’s something ...

Financial decisions are rarely made in an emotional vacuum, yet many advisers continue to approach client conversations as though they were. Simply telling anxious clients to "stick to the plan" ...

You probably think your hair is just sitting there looking pretty (or not so pretty on bad hair days), but it’s actually functioning as a biological record keeper, documenting every major emotional ...

Emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of effective leadership, yet some of its most valuable lessons are only fully understood through real-world experience. For new leaders, navigating team ...