‘Emotion’ is a relatively recent term and there are languages that do not carry an equivalent. Historically, people spoke not of emotions but of passions. The passions encompass, or encompassed, not ...

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 ...

From a young age, many people absorb a simple hierarchy of emotions. Happiness is good. Anger is bad. Calm means you’re mature. Anxiety means something’s wrong with you. Sadness is something to get ...

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Can you see yourself in one of these scenarios, or a similar one? If so, you’re spending what’s called “emotional labor.” What is emotional labor? How does it affect you and your people? And how can ...