Stories to fuel your mind

The Grown-Up’s Guide to Emotional Regulation

Before you let emotions take the wheel—or attempt to bottle them up—try science-backed techniques for keeping your cool (and sanity).

Pocket Collections

Amy Maoz

Read when you’ve got time to spare.

The Key Skill We Rarely Learn: How to Feel Your Feelings

We are wired to avoid our emotions, not mindfully embrace them.

The Benefits of Emodiversity

Becoming attuned to your more obscure emotions is good for you. So get over your stenahoria and embrace your amae.

How to Become a Scientist of Your Own Emotions 

An emotion scientist can pick up on nuances based on the questions they ask, which helps them label feelings more accurately and in turn regulate more effectively.

How to Be Angry

Anger is a fuel that’s dangerous when out of control. But managed well, it can energise you to identify and confront problems.

‘Anxious Avoidance’ Could Be Making Your Anxiety Worse – Here’s How to Break Free

Do you tend to shy away from things that make you anxious? You could be stuck in a cycle of anxious avoidance. Here’s how to break free.

Could the Ways You Cope With Stress Be Undermining You? Here Are Healthier Ways to Respond

We develop coping mechanisms to self-soothe or avoid uncomfortable feelings. But when these coping mechanisms stop working to manage stress, they tend to make matters worse

Don’t Insist on Being Positive—Allowing Negative Emotions Has Much to Teach Us

Leaning into difficult feelings can help you find the way forward, according to a refreshing wave of books, says Jamie Waters.

How to Harness the Power of Emotions in the Workplace

Anger. Excitement. Frustration. Pride. Hurt. Emotions are everywhere in an office, so why do we pretend they don't exist?

How to Deal If Anxiety at Work Is Making It Hard to Do Your Job

Here’s exactly what to say to your boss if your worry spirals are causing problems.

‘Sleeping on It’ Helps You Better Manage Your Emotions and Mental Health—Here’s Why

Sleep and mental health have a well established relationship.

Why Did I Do That?!

When we’re in “hot states” like excitement, anger, or stress, our behavior can surprise even ourselves. Here’s what’s happening in the brain in these moments, and how we can aim for a bit more self-compassion.

What Is Emotional Sobriety? Here’s How To Practice This Self-Growth Tool

Feelings are always knocking, but you get to decide whether you let them in or not. Learn how shutting the door on some can guide you to a calmer state of being.

5 Easy Vagus Nerve Exercises for Reducing Stress, According to the Experts

Stimulating your vagus nerve can help you achieve peace, calm and better sleep – and it’s easy to do if you follow these expert-backed tips.

BONUS READ: How to Talk to People You Disagree With

Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds.

Pocket is shutting down