“Don’t let your joy get the best of you.” “Be careful: You might become a joyous person.” “It’s OK to feel joy sometimes; you just have to manage it.” You’ve probably never heard people say any of ...

Emotions are related to mood, personality and motivation, and they cause measurable physiological and psychological changes. The study of emotions and feelings is important because they are at the ...

“There is nothing as practical as a good theory” was Kurt Lewin’s (1943) way of asserting the value of theory in guiding research that addresses broad social problems. But psychological theory also ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

People who are emotionally immature are challenging as partners and even as friends. One of the best ways to stay happy is to find ways to avoid them, or at least keep them at an emotional distance.

With these expert techniques, you can develop the self-assurance and emotional strength to face whatever life throws at you How can you be prepared for what’s ahead in life, good or bad? Building ...