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Guilt. It's a horrible feeling that causes us to question our worth as human beings. But while it's something that induces sleepless nights and stress-related physical symptoms in individuals, for ...

Identifying the source of guilty feelings, reflecting on intentions, and seeking reconciliation can all help alleviate feelings of guilt. Although it can be a difficult emotion, guilt can help us ...

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Survivor’s guilt (or survivor guilt) is the experience of psychological distress due to surviving or escaping a situation relatively unharmed or unaffected, as compared to others. When one emerges ...

The New Year arrives with a loud promise of renewal. Fresh calendars, bold resolutions, and the collective pressure to “start ...

Few roles in life have as much pressure heaped on them as being a mom. Mothers are expected to do it all—cater to their kids’ every needs, be a champion cook, and hit up every extracurricular activity ...

Chris Moore, professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, knows a great deal about the painful and profound ...

Many high performers experience vacation guilt, driven by blurred work boundaries, constant digital connectivity, and workplace cultures that celebrate overcommitment. This guilt stems from tying self ...

What parent hasn’t been there? It’s been a long day, you still have dinner to make, maybe lunches for tomorrow, too, and you just don’t have the energy to wrangle your kids into a new art project or ...