"There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm." John H. Vincent In order to explain and understand emotions, we can divide them into two groups: The emotions we term 'positive' and those that ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is an essential place in our lives for anger, sadness, guilt, grief, and a host of other “negative” emotions when they’re ...

We hear it and see it every day. A loved one tells us to maintain a better attitude—suck it up, get over it, you're being a baby, stop whining, and it's high time to move on. Less judgmental people ...

Intensely productive days can boost well-being in the moment but leave professional creators feeling a “creative hangover" the next day.

Many people report eating either more, or less, as a way of helping them to cope when they experience difficult emotions. Although this is a very normal response, it can take the pleasure out of ...

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

It’s never pleasant to discover that someone has negative feelings about you. Unfortunately, this is a reality we will all have to face. No one can be universally liked, even if you think you are an ...

Why might you want to get a doctorate? To win a promotion? To get a better job? To climb a ladder of status and prestige? To change the world and make a difference? You may cite all or several ...