Feeling in control helps adults resolve daily stressors—and new research shows this link grows stronger with age, offering insights into stress management.

Speaking louder, claiming superiority and taking up more space won't get you the attention and respect you're looking for — ...

People with a take-charge, go-getter attitude can inspire others and "rally the troops." However, as with many traits, it's possible to have too much of a good thing. If someone has a desire to have ...

Ever felt pressured to say yes? Learn the psychology behind 5 common manipulation tricks, from reciprocity to authority, and ...

If you are worried your partner might cheat, you may feel inclined to start checking their phone or keeping close tabs on their whereabouts. That is what Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh, one of the United ...

Often leaders ask me how they can be more personally effective on the job. My answer isn’t rocket science: Focus on what you can control. Here’s what I’m getting at. If you’re like most people, you ...

The news is full of policies and disasters that affect people’s lives in ways they cannot control. People are losing jobs, family members, stability, and financial security, often suddenly and without ...

I coached my daughter’s youth soccer team this season, and we lost almost every game. I loved every minute of it. This is grade-school-aged recreational soccer, and the rosters get scrambled most ...