Nature Gets You Out of Your Head We are genetically predisposed to all things living, just as the Buddha had a penchant for the lotus. Embracing the awe of nature can remedy and lower the heat of the stew brewing inside our heads. Even tending an indoor g... See more
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
