"Anyone can become angry—that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not easy." In this quote, the philosopher Aristotle perfectly sums up a concept that has become a hot topic in psychology, education, and business—emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent people engage...

If you're insecure about your beauty, remember that the media often portrays perfected, altered images of idealized beauty to play on our insecurities. The lies about what beauty looks like leads to anxiety and low self-esteem. Low beauty confidence can even play a role in many mental health disorders, as it sets up an unrealistic ideals and creates feelings of ‘I’m not...

Do dreams have a deeper meaning? A surprising number of people believe that the answer to this question is yes. According to a poll conducted by Newsweek, a whopping 43% of Americans believe that dreams reveal unconscious desires and wishes. Famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud described dreams as the royal road to the unconscious and suggested that by studying...

The last time you tried on a new pair of jeans, you were probably thinking mostly about the style, color, and fit – not the CO2 emissions associated with making them. But with a number of major fashion labels announcing goals of becoming “carbon neutral,” there’s a growing conversation around how much progress is needed for the clothing industry to eliminate its carbon...

Alcohol is often viewed as a part of socializing — parties, sporting events or celebrations can include alcohol. Your peers may expect you to drink when you are with them or escalate drinking through drinking games. Whatever the situation you find yourself in, it is crucial to understand your relationship with alcohol. Alcohol and Socialization Alcohol may be something you drink...