Everyone experiences anger in their lives. Maybe you had a fight with your best friend, you didn’t get that promotion you expected or you wrangled through bad traffic and bad drivers to get somewhere ...

The other day, a reader of this column who enjoyed my article on forgiveness, How Do You Forgive Even When It Feels Impossible, messaged me seeking advice. She wrote: I came upon your article about ...

Managing your emotions doesn’t mean suppressing them—it means understanding what you’re feeling, where it’s coming from, and how to respond without letting your reactions run the show. It’s one of ...

Dear Abby: I have anger issues that were passed down among the men in my family. My mother is a strong woman and wouldn’t let my father get away with too much, but still, the impact is there. As a ...

It’s easy to remember the version of myself that used to unravel quietly. Not publicly, not in spectacular fits—but in smaller, subtler abandonments. I didn’t throw things. I disappeared. I’d mute ...

This is Part 2 of a series. Click here for part 1. Shifting the Emotional Baseline: What Feeling Are You Practicing? What if you could choose differently? What if you could unlearn the habit of living ...

It’s hard not to get worked up emotionally when you’re in a tense conversation. After all, a disagreement can feel like a threat. You’re afraid you’re going to have to give up something — your point ...

America has always prized strength. From our soldiers and athletes to our business leaders and parents, we admire people who can keep their cool when life turns up the heat. But here’s a truth we ...

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