For a moment he felt good about this. A moment or two later he felt bad about feeling good about it. Then he felt good about feeling bad about feeling good about it and, satisfied, drove on into the ...

We all know the feeling: that fluttery gut sensation we’ve been told we’re supposed to have when the love of our life catches our glance across a crowded room. The same feeling that ought to arise ...

Occasional sadness is a normal part of life and can signal that something needs attention or change. It’s important to distinguish between temporary sadness and depression, as depression is more ...

In these difficult times, we’ve made a number of our coronavirus articles free for all readers. To get all of HBR’s content delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Daily Alert newsletter. Some of the ...

We all know that it feels good to feel connected to other people—indeed, research has even linked social connections to happiness, health, and a longer life. But a recent study suggests that our ...

Emptiness is one of the most painful feelings one can experience. Many people describe empty feelings as numbness, detachment, chronic or deep boredom, or a sense of being hollow in their bellies or ...

Being lonely is not just an emotion reserved for those who are single or alone. But there are ways to work through it. “It’s very common that people find themselves in long-term relationships feeling ...

While it may not feel like it in the moment, a little bit of discomfort goes a long way in terms of personal development. Sure, no one likes feeling uncomfortable, but it’s a big part of improving ...

Anxiety can feel undetectable because it's so hard to pin down. But if you're ever feeling like something is not-quite-right, there's a pretty good chance it's anxiety. Whether you're experiencing a ...

A feeling like an air bubble is in your chest can be a symptom of several conditions, ranging in seriousness. Some of these conditions are a cause of concern, while others may resolve on their own.

Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio believes that the link between brain and body is the key to understanding consciousness. In his latest book, Feeling & Knowing: Making Minds Conscious, he explains why.

“The Feeling of Iron,” by Giaime Alonge, follows two Holocaust survivors on a quest for revenge. By Lea Carpenter Lea Carpenter is a novelist, screenwriter and lecturer in law at Columbia Law School.