What, exactly, is an emotion? Emotions are crucial to our lives, so you might be surprised to hear that psychologists don’t have a consensus definition of what they are or how they work. Despite the ...

This is Part 1 of a four-part series. Amy, 1 a 17-year-old patient of mine, is an intelligent young woman who is about to start an engineering program at a top Canadian university. But, frustratingly ...

If I were asked to list the major intellectual breakthroughs of the last half-century, I would certainly include the revolution in our understanding of emotion. For thousands of years, it was common ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

"I Feel..." Statements That Name Specific Emotions People with high emotional intelligence clearly know what emotions they ...

Human emotions are among the most fascinating aspects of our psychology. One moment, we might feel energized and joyful, and ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly less emotional than women? Can stress cause your brain ...

Neuroscientists found that brains display distinct neural activity when experiencing emotions such as bitter-sweetness. The advance could help solve a longstanding scientific debate: whether 'mixed ...

Your moon sign plays a big part in your emotional life. Here is what it means, according to astrologer Lisa Stardust Lisa Stardust is a three-time best-selling author and astrologer who lives in New ...

A conversation with Michigan Ross’s Lindy Greer and Christina Bradley on handling uncomfortable situations. Many managers don’t know what to say when a team member appears angry, frustrated, or sad.