Emotional Intelligence

What Is Your Apology Language?

Just as we all have a primary love language, we also have an apology language, and it can shape how we approach mending a rift.

By Jessie Sholl

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

4 Strategies to Filter Out Fear

Being afraid is natural — but here are some ways to keep fear from controlling you.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

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How to Replace Self-Criticism With Positive Affirmations

Want a fast way to improve your self-image? Replace demoralizing self-criticism with more no-nonsense statements that reflect a positive appreciation for your body — and your present reality.

By Gina DeMillo Wagner

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

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How to Free Yourself From the Cycle of Rumination

These seven tips can help stop obsessive rumination and cool down your body and mind.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Emotional Intelligence Mental Health

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Sharon Salzberg on Real Happiness

The mindfulness pioneer on healing ourselves and the world.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

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How to Build Romance Through Gratitude

Genuine appreciation can increase intimacy in your relationship. Here's how.

By Courtney Helgoe

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

How to Make Better Decisions

A “scout mindset” can help us cultivate curiosity, improve our reasoning, and make better decisions.

By Quinton Skinner

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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How to Navigate a Strained Relationship

Our differences don't have to keep us polarized. Try this expert advice for forging unexpected connections.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Community Coworkers

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4 Ways to Express Gratitude

Channel an optimistic outlook with one of these four helpful tools.

By Molly Tynjala King

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

The first step is listening with empathy and openness.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Community Coworkers

What Is Bystander Intervention?

This expert advice on bystander intervention can help you learn to identify and interrupt harassment in your community.

By Déjà Leonard

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

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The Sixth Stage of Grief

How finding meaning in loss can help you heal.

By Quinton Skinner

Emotional Intelligence Mental Health

A Life of Love

Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, has overcome tragedy, found purpose, and become wise in the ways of making love last.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

Decode Your Partner’s Love Language

This Valentine’s Day, learn how to communicate more deeply with your better half by learning about the five love languages.

By Anjula Razdan

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

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What to Do When You’ve Been Ghosted

Not having closure can make it difficult to move on. Here's one strategy.

By Mo Perry

Dating/Marriage Emotional Intelligence

How to Cultivate a Healthy Response to Rejection

Being rejected is disappointing, but becoming self-aware can help temper your reaction.

By Mo Perry

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

How to Build Empathy and Compassion in Your Community

There's a big difference between cursory cordiality and true benevolence. Our experts make the case for spreading deep kindness in your community.

By Jessie Sholl

Community Emotional Intelligence

How to Deal With Rejection

Fear of rejection can keep us from living life fully, but there are graceful ways to handle the sting.

By Mo Perry

Emotional Intelligence Healthy Communication

How to Get Past Self-Loathing

In her new book, A Radical Awakening, Dr. Shefali talks about the difference between authenticity and goodness — and how to learn to love ourselves.

By Shefali Tsabary, MD

Addiction Attitude/Mindset