Emotions guide our lives in a million ways. Whether we’re inclined to hide and avoid or ponder and express them, most of us don’t realize the extent to which they are driving our thoughts and behavior ...

You may repress emotions if you avoid them without realizing it. This may happen because of traumatic experiences, particularly in childhood. But you can learn to release and manage your emotions.

Early in my career, a client of mine told me that she heard somewhere that there are three basic emotions—joy, anger, and fear—and wanted to confirm with me that the information was correct. I paused ...