Anger is a complex emotion that serves several important functions. It is the primary emotion that is frequently triggered when we...

The foundation of effective communication is first in understanding ourselves and, second, in knowing and empathizing with the person or...

Resistance is a powerful, invisible, and internal force that can paralyze us from pursuing our dreams, taking healthy risks, and living a...

Projection: is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object. Many of us perceive others as we...

For many of us, our default is to focus on problems. Even when we receive a flood of accolades, a single negative comment can become the...

As much as we may tell ourselves that we don’t care what other people think about us, that is not the truth for many of us. We may not...

Anxiety and stress are normal human responses that have allowed us to evolve and survive since the dawn of humanity. Stress allows us to...

“The pursuit of happiness” is often referenced when discussing the “American Dream” or envisioning a fulfilling life. But what if I told...

Self-love is a popular topic in the arena of wellness, and with good reason. If we don’t value ourselves, we are not well. For many of...

Defining who we are can be difficult. From a young age, we have been defined by labels—i.e., gender, occupation, relationship status,...

It’s happening again! You are in a meeting providing your insights when you are interrupted by someone who cannot wait for you to finish...

Gratitude is an appreciation for what we have or receive, whether tangible or intangible. When we express gratitude, we acknowledge the...

It's common for us to label unpleasant emotions like anger, regret, sadness, etc., as negative or bad. However, ‘bad’ emotions don't...

Episodic memory is your recollection of events in time and space. In contrast, semantic memory focuses on facts and knowledge like...

The other day, I spoke to a friend who told me she was in a funk and felt “blah.” Given all we have been through the last few years, it...

My healing journey from depression has been a thorough education in emotional intelligence. It opened the door to self-discovery and...

As we enter this world, it seems we are given a list of “have-to-dos” by our parents, our community, and the culture in which we are...

Mindfulness is becoming a way of life. As I sip my morning coffee, I see meditation in the headlines of mainstream news stations. Local...

Even the best parents have made their share of mistakes and could have handled situations differently. It's part of being human. And...

There are various techniques to lessen the chance of getting into a fiery argument and taking control of our emotions. And while they may...