Positive emotions are one of the most enjoyable parts of being alive. But what exactly are positive emotions? What effect do they have on our lives? And how can we experience more of them? In this ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...

Developing and nurturing positive emotions can significantly impact your mental and physical well-being. While life’s challenges can sometimes make it difficult to remain positive, learning how to ...

"There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm." John H. Vincent In order to explain and understand emotions, we can divide them into two groups: The emotions we term 'positive' and those that ...

Let's talk about something that might feel counterintuitive: the importance of making space for our difficult emotions. I often hear clients tell me they're trying their best to "stay positive" or ...

Many of us seek happiness as a guiding aim in our lives. But what about being content? Are feelings of contentment just a lesser, diluted form of happiness—or something distinct and valuable to pursue ...

Over the past several years, I’ve gotten (literally) thousands of emails from readers who are discovering emotional intelligence for the first time, and who have tons of questions. These questions are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lindsay Kohler is a behavioral scientist and future of work expert. Emotional intelligence is one of the most sought-after skills ...

How do emotions influence memory? In a collaboration between Hangzhou Normal University and Nanjing Normal University, Xi Jia led a study to explore whether emotions shape how well people remember ...

Roy Lichtenstein 'Crying Girl (C. II.1)' signed and dated 1963 offset lithograph on paper sheet: 18 by 23 ⅞ in. 45.8 by 60.5 cm. framed: 21 ¼ by 27 ⅜ in. 53.8 by 62.5 cm. Executed in 1963, this work ...