Shame can lock us in prison for life. I had lots of shame for many years around being shy and awkward at school, which infected my confidence growing up. I’ve realized that to be without shame is to ...

In a recent piece on his YouTube channel, professor of philosophy Hans-Georg Moeller argues that we have seen a recent rise in the use of the word “cringe” to describe a new, online form of ...

Psychologists have long known that emotions can be fleeting or chronic. We refer to short-lived emotional experiences as “states.” For example, a brief flare of sadness that passes once your attention ...

Shame typically comes up when you look inward with a critical eye and evaluate yourself harshly, often for things you have little control over. This negative self-evaluation often has its roots in ...

Navigating loneliness is tough on its own, but when shame enters the fray, it feels almost insurmountable. Here's how you can begin to unspool the tangled mess. Shame is a powerful emotion and a ...

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