Emotional self-regulation refers to a person’s ability to manage their emotions and impulses. It is an important part of overall mental and physical well-being. Emotional self-regulation is a skill ...

As the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, I recently warned that we are facing an overreaction epidemic. The response to my warning has been, perhaps predictably, extreme.

Emotional intelligence often predicts happiness, life quality, and relationship satisfaction, according to a study published in the Cureus journal. When someone doesn’t have skills like self-awareness ...

Emotional regulation isn’t just about staying calm, it’s about staying effective—and it’s one of the most critical leadership skills you can develop. When you are emotionally regulated, you can ...