“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 ...

“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 ...

AI can detect hidden emotions more accurately by combining tiny body movements with voice, text, and video cues.

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 ...

Do you want to step off the emotional breakdown hamster wheel? Take the wheel of emotions out for a spin. Many people come to therapy seeking support when they’re struggling with intense emotions or ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...

• Teaching kids to name and understand their emotions helps them build emotional intelligence. • Validating your child’s feelings shows empathy and encourages open communication. • Helping kids learn ...

In a previous article, How To Make A Video Go Viral, I mentioned research that shows videos that evoked the emotion of hilarity, inspiration, astonishment, and exhilaration tended to be shared the ...