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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Most of us want to feel more loved — and many don’t, even in close relationships. Research suggests the fix isn’t ...

Alison Silvers, 60, had been feeling lonely ever since she and her husband had moved from the city to the suburbs four years ago. She shifted into high gear trying to make herself happier, digging ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

It may sound trite, but Amina AlTai believes that anything is achievable with the right mindset. The key, in her view, is to "expand your belief system of what's possible for you," says AlTai, a ...

I’ve often said that meaning and purpose are required for happiness. You need both. But they’re very different things. Meaning is the story we tell ourselves about ourselves. It’s reflective and ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries a writing practice to make him feel more hopeful and motivated ...

A 45-year-old client I’ll call Marco started psychotherapy with me by saying, “I’m unhappy, and I’ve been unhappy for so long it feels like a habit.” Marco lived with his girlfriend of seven years and ...

Loneliness is a common experience in relationships, but there are attainable steps to rebuild emotional connection and safety. Feeling lonely while in a relationship is a common experience that can be ...

It's a typical day at the office. You're sitting at your desk and all of the sudden your Slack notifications start blowing up as everyone decides to respond to a question in unison, meanwhile you ...