Attaining emotional control takes practice, but it’s a skill we can all work to develop. In order to function as an adult in society, we need to have both emotional intelligence and emotional control. Read more

There is a very delicate balance between running away from our problems and maturely working through them to keep them from causing us stress or pain in the future. The first is cowardly while the other is brave and self-preserving. Read more

We all get impatient at times, especially in our fast-paced world. In fact, new neuro-scientific evidence proves that the hurried, multi-tasking world we interact within has fundamentally rewired our brains to expect instant gratification, or at least quick results. This means that patience is becoming less the norm. Read more

So, you’re a bit prone to losing your temper, but isn’t everyone? Maybe you think you’re more angry than you used to be, but are you too angry? Take the quiz to find out, and assess the possible reasons. Read more

How good are you at being still? It is most definitely not one of my strong suits! Most of us are aware that taking some time to relax and unwind is beneficial for our sanity, but very few of us are good at it. Read more

People who worry sometimes confuse worry for problem solving. They think that because an issue is going round and round in their mind something productive must be happening. Read more

Within a couple of seconds of becoming angry the brain and body are flooded with internal chemical changes. Adrenaline and cortisol course through the blood stream as the system prepares for fight-or-flight. Muscles go tense and logic takes a back seat. Time then for some anger control. Read more

Positive thinking is manifested by optimism and motivation. Although pessimists are considered more likely to see the world for the way it really is, optimists have certain advantages. Want to test your optimism? Then take the quiz: Read more