I had a teacher who wrote the following in my yearbook at the end of my senior year in high school: Never do anything you wouldn't stand on a chair and announce at a family reunion." The older I get, ...

Idealism is the progenitor of shame. On the one hand, it helps us cultivate a better world; but, on the other, it forms the foundation of a myriad of emotional maladies. Perfectionists tend to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forgiving yourself is often easier said than done. We’re all our own worst critics, and more often than not, we hold onto our ...

Most people, I assume, do not get through life without getting hurt by others. We also may intentionally or unintentionally harm ourselves and other people. The harm done to us leaves us having to ...

Psychological research shows that in the moments of mirth, one is more prone to shower generosity upon others. Eid offers us an opportunity to exhibit generosity and forgive others. The spirit of ...

Forgiving yourself is so difficult because events that triggered guilt still feel fresh in mind - even if they happened years ago, say scientists. Australian psychologists discovered why ...

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...