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
Relationships Are You Sabotaging Your Joy? We need to feel all of life’s emotions to live a rich life. Posted February 20, 2026 Reviewed by Tyler Woods Key points - Many emotions have a flip side—fear and courage, excitement and apathy, pride and humility... See more
Positive Psychology Your Emotions Are Not the Enemy When we accept all our emotional states, we can better regulate how we feel. Posted February 13, 2026 Reviewed by Devon Frye Key points - The ups and downs of our moods can take us on a wild ride. - Many... See more
