He just insulted you and you feel your blood pressure rise. For a minute, as your body floods with resentment, your chance of staying calm is slim. You take a deep breath. Turning away expressionless, ...

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 ...

Inc.com columnist and emotional intelligence coach Justin Bariso answers workplace questions with an emotional element—everything from how to deal with a co-worker who brings his personal life to work ...

You know that feeling when everything hits you at once and your emotional thermostat just breaks? One minute you’re handling life like a reasonable adult, and the next minute you’re either crying in a ...

Why don’t more of us reach the big goals we set for ourselves? Sure, sometimes the answer is lack of ability. It is entirely possible you are not smart enough to be an astrophysicist or strong enough ...

Have you ever said something out of anger that you later regretted? Do you let fear talk you out of taking risks that could really benefit you? If so, you're not alone. Emotions are powerful. Your ...

Human beings experience an array of emotions in almost every moment of their life, with each one typically lasting anywhere from a few minutes to several hours at a time. This is to say, life can be ...

Have you ever picked up your phone for a quick scroll and somehow ended up feeling completely different than before? Maybe you started off relaxed, but a few minutes later you felt anxious, irritated, ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

The smart rich exercise emotional control to create the life they want, understanding that wealth building is a long game.

This story was originally published on Feb. 6, 2025, and has been updated. Let's say you've gone through a breakup. You're heartbroken, confused and angry. What do you do with all those feelings? That ...

If you can’t seem to escape the emotional hijack, here’s a repeatable system you can follow. Inc.com columnist and emotional intelligence coach Justin Bariso answers workplace questions with an ...