Anger can be hard to deal with at work. But understanding what’s behind it can be the key to unlocking a way forward.

“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It is jolted by every pebble on the road.”– Ward Beecher The ability to find humor during challenging situations reflects one aspect ...

We all know the type. The people that seem to instinctively know just how to irritate and anger us. Everyone has buttons that get pushed, and everyone has at least one button-pusher in his or her life ...

Venting when angry seems sensible. Conventional wisdom suggests that expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing ...

Instead, you should reduce that arousal level. Often, people assume it’s a good idea to go running or work out when they’re angry, but just like yelling, that would heighten arousal. Bushman suggests ...

Years ago, I was hosting a dinner party at my house for some close friends. During dinner, I got into a serious conversation with my dinner partner. Specifically, it was about the challenges I’d been ...

This article may seem at odds with others I have written about the value of emotions and emotional expression—but hear me out. I recently picked up William Irvine’s 2019 book, “The Stoic Challenge: A ...