Emotions are how you respond to the world around us. They’re an important part of your daily functions and help shape you into who you are. They also contribute to the quality of your life. Emotions ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Miller Perkins, Ph.D. covers purpose-driven leaders and careers Picture a leader stepping into a conference space, ...

Early in my career, a client of mine told me that she heard somewhere that there are three basic emotions—joy, anger, and fear—and wanted to confirm with me that the information was correct. I paused ...

Time flows in a continuous stream — yet our memories are divided into separate episodes, all of which become part of our personal narrative. How emotions shape this memory formation process is a ...

Repression is when someone unconsciously ignores or avoids certain emotions. Psychoanalysts believe that repressed emotions can have an impact on thoughts, behavior, and health. The concept of ...