You know all those people urging you to be happy under any circumstances? Do them one better: Take steps to cultivate a more meaningful existence instead. That means tapping into how you’re really ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

There are the good manageable emotions like the love you feel when you see your significant other or a piece of avocado toast. Then there are the really difficult to manage emotions such as the rage ...

Take this self-reflective quiz to explore how connected you are with your emotions. No matter your results, there is always room to learn, grow, and strengthen your connection with yourself. Knowing ...

It’s a “complex and subtle emotion that elicits feelings of comfort, serenity, and a gentle sense of floating.” It’s peaceful ...

From Harvard research to music therapy, science reveals how different genres trigger specific hormones, emotions, and even ...

"Feel it. The thing you don't want to feel. Feel it. And be free.” –Nayyirah Waheed Emotional acceptance is the process of recognizing, understanding, and embracing all of our emotions without ...

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...

As someone who considers herself a highly sensitive person, I understand the struggle that comes with the strong emotions I experience on a daily basis. Although I am aware that I am separate from my ...

Since it is difficult to accept unwanted emotions, it helps to understand the benefits of doing so. We need a helpful carrot, a reason for the pain. Being open to feeling emotional pain without ...