All of us make mistakes and, at some point, fail in some endeavor. Sadly, however, at times we address our shortcomings only intellectually, but let our shame of having failed reign over our emotions.

So, I’m just home from the trip. I had a great time in Kenosha and Milwaukee, talking to folks about The Little Way Of Ruthie Leming. I spoke to a book club this morning, and we ended up having a deep ...

Being yourself can be tough especially with loved ones who have expectations and beliefs that turn out to be different from yours. Showing up with what you really think, and feel is the most glorious ...

The first season of Big Mouth made for an uncomfortable watch, but chances are, its graphic humor wasn't still haunting fans days later. Not so for Season 2, which introduces The Hormone Monster's ...

An implicit mental map of how negatively others will perceive them sets the level of shame people feel about a potential action Shame on you. These three simple words can have devastating effect on an ...

Shame is a visceral, instinctual response. We react violently to shaming by others, either by feeling shame or by feeling outraged at the attempt. This human hardwiring, which historically salvaged ...

The relationship between shame and avoidance is not news. But you may be surprised to see how it impacts your finances. A 2021 paper in the Journal of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision ...

Linda: There is a difference between shame and guilt. Guilt means I made a mistake. Shame means I am a mistake. Shame is an immensely painful feeling that we are all alone, unworthy of love and ...

Are women more woebegone than men when a romantic involvement ends? As a psychologist I have my own views on the subject. Nevertheless, I decided to consult other pros about the question, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Today is National Silence the Shame Day. Mental health has ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. This reader was hesitant to share her story and wasn’t sure if we even ...

Whether the U.S. team is able to advance to the next round of the World Cup will be decided over the course of ninety-odd minutes this Thursday; those stakes, however, will be spread across two ...