Emotions represent the most present, pressing, and sometimes painful force in our lives. We are guided by both our positive and negative emotions every day. We assume risks because we’re excited thinking about new prospects. We cry because we’ve been hurt, and we make sacrifices because we love. Undoubtedly, our emotions rule our thoughts, intentions, and actions with superior authority over our rational minds. But when we react too quickly according to our emotions, we often make impulsive decisions that we might regret later. The agility of our impulse control mechanisms and our ability to handle emotions like anger affect how we are perceived by the people around us. For example, if we are laughing or even smiling during a serious meeting, we’re likely to get resentful looks from the others present in the room. Just like many other things in our lives, emotions must be perceived with a sense of moderation and logical perspective. Negative emotions, like rage, envy, or bitterness, tend to get out of control, especially immediately after they’ve been triggered.  After …