Whatever the reason, there are many things you can do to get out of a funk. Vectorium/ Shutterstock Are you feeling worn out? Struggling with lingering sadness, anxiety or feelings of indifference? If ...

Have you ever covered up how you felt inside? Because you’re human, the answer is highly likely to be “Yes.” No, make that overwhelmingly likely. The cornucopia of moments life presents doesn’t always ...

Emotional intelligence is the secret sauce to getting ahead, both at work and in life. Even if it doesn't come naturally, having explicit conversations about feelings can help us understand each other ...

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 ...

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. With stocks falling and the threat of a recession looming, many of us are struggling. No one is untouched, whether you're trying to lead a ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. If no one ever truly sees you, maybe it’s time to ask: Are you ...

During the past 45 years in my psychotherapy office, I've heard countless people lament how unappreciated they feel. Humans thrive when we feel genuinely valued. Those who claim not to need validation ...

Partners who make you feel safe are generous with their love, care and respect. Here are three things they do that make them stand out. Romantic connections are some of the closest we can have. We ...

You probably ask many of the people you interact with every day the same question: “How are you?” Yet this phrase, once a genuine inquiry, has morphed into little more than a reflexive greeting we say ...

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. What we need to get through these times is social support. But in order to receive it, we have to stop "surface acting," or feeling ...