Emotion Regulation How to Get Chummy With Your Discomfort We have to work through our feelings—ourselves. No one else can do it for us. Posted April 1, 2026 Reviewed by Ekua Hagan Key points - We cannot control what happens in life, but we can try to regu... See more
How to Get Chummy With Your Discomfort What Is Emotion Regulation? Take our Emotional Intelligence Test Find a therapist near me We cannot control what happens in life, but we can try to regulate our emotions and reactions. Managing life's ups and downs d... See more
Shame Guilt and Shame Are Not the Same Guilt equals "I did something bad," while shame equals "I am something bad." Updated March 12, 2026 Reviewed by Kaja Perina Key points - Guilt and shame are felt more when one’s needs for safety and belonging have no... See more
Guilt and Shame Are Not the Same Guilt and shame are felt more when one’s needs for safety and belonging have not been met. Such self-evaluation can be harsh, leading to low self-worth. Humans are innately concerned with the threat of being excommunicated... See more
Positive Psychology What We Feel, Others Feel If our emotions are contagious, why not spread a little sunshine? Updated March 12, 2026 Reviewed by Kaja Perina Key points - If we have a first-degree relative who has depression, we are two to three times mo... See more
