#guilt

#guilt

Perfectionists often feel a deep sense of shame over even minor infractions, which exacerbates their internal distress and leads to black and white thinking about worth.

Maladaptive guilt keeps us stuck in self-blame and hinders growth. Guilt can be broken down into smaller parts to examine objectively.

Say no to guilt-driven commitments. Recognize that constantly saying yes can lead to burnout and resentment, distancing you from genuine connections with others.

Guilt, while seemingly negative, can provide an illusion of agency, suggesting that our efforts can influence change, masking an underlying sense of hope.

According to Sydney M. Jourard and Ted Landsman in Healthy Personality, "the term healthy personality is used to describe those ways of being that surpass the average in actualization of self and in compassionate relationships with others."

You cannot make your friend respond to you. What you can do is give her time.

I struggled with guilt. A few days after they were born, two of my babies had to be moved to a different hospital, while the one other baby and I stayed in the original hospital. That was the worst day of my life. I just didn't imagine this would be my start to motherhood.

The stunning location of Elsing Hall, with its romantic moat and arched doorways, outshines the plot, serving as a beautiful backdrop to the thriller.