This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Emotional balance is something we all aim for (or should aim for), as it’s crucial for mental health. But let’s be honest: It’s easier said than ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Emotional regulation is an executive function, the brain’s ...

Emotional regulation isn’t just about staying calm, it’s about staying effective—and it’s one of the most critical leadership skills you can develop. When you are emotionally regulated, you can ...

Why it matters: Strong emotional regulation supports mental health, strengthens relationships, and can even improve academic and work performance. Tools to try: Mindfulness, breathing exercises, and ...

Research shows that up to 70% of women experience significant mood changes during menopause, yet many feel completely unprepared for the emotional roller coaster. Women might expect hot flashes and ...

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The following are a few ideas for improving self-regulation skills for you and your children. Self-regulation is the ability to think about your long-term best interests so you can calm your emotional ...

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, emotions are omnipresent—from quiet frustration over a missed deadline to visible tension during a difficult meeting. Often, these emotional undercurrents stem not ...

Just before I discovered that I was an autistic ADHDer, when I knew my previous diagnoses of generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia didn’t accurately describe my experience and ...