Are you feeling emotionally ‘pent-up’ after the stress of the last year? Here’s how to find a sense of release, according to a psychotherapist. Out of all the things we deal with as humans, our emotions are some of the most complex. Not only are they the driving force behind many of our daily decisions […]
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Dishonest acts hurt one’s ability to read others’ emotions
A consultant inflates his hours so he’ll be paid more. Will his dishonesty later affect whether he’ll be able to tell when his client is pleased or upset? In a word, yes, according to a new study by four researchers, including one from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Dishonest deeds diminish […]
Emotions: how humans regulate them and why some people can’t
Consider the following scenario: You are nearing the end of a busy day at work, when a comment from your boss diminishes what’s left of your dwindling patience. You turn, red-faced, towards the source of your indignation. It is then that you stop, reflect, and choose not to voice your displeasure. After all, the shift […]