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Sticking up for yourself is no easy task. But there are concrete skills you can use to hone your assertiveness and advocate for yourself.

At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that could derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face triggers with less reactivity and get on with our lives.

Understanding what emotional intelligence looks like and the steps needed to improve it could light a path to a more emotionally adept world.

Overcome burnout, your burdens, and that endless to-do list.

The people around us have a stronger influence on our decisions and actions than we realize. Here’s what research reveals about our networks’ gravitational force.

As the lines between real and fake blur, Americans increasingly chase the idea of authenticity. The first step may be to consider self-knowledge, truthfulness, and other building blocks on the road to personal growth.

You just met The One or maybe a shady character. Is your impression correct? It's a mysterious package, delivered by subtle sensory clues.

Hope is double-edged; false hope can set you on a collision course with despair. Know when your hopes are well-founded and how to turn your deep desires into results.

Men have long been silent and stoic about their inner lives, but there’s every reason for them to open up emotionally—and their partners are helping.

Knowing what you value will help you build the most meaningful life possible.