A few days ago, a small group of friends were hanging out in my backyard on a sunny afternoon with white wine, talking the about guilty pleasures. All the usual suspects were discussed - ...

In a world obsessed with productivity and perfection, guilt often sneaks into our daily lives over things that, truly, aren't worth the emotional turmoil. Whether it's the crumbs of chocolate cake ...

Dan*, a college professor in his early thirties, told me that he was feeling guilty and bad. “I haven’t spent enough time with my wife and kids,” he said. “And I haven’t written everything I planned ...

Feeling guilty over everyday decisions is a common experience for many of us, and much of the time, those feelings come from the values and lessons that we learned from our parents as children. When ...

You know that sinking feeling when someone asks you to do something and you really want to say no, but the words “of course, I’d love to help” come tumbling out instead? You’re not alone. Most people ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. The holiday season is often painted as a time for joy, ...

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 ...

As a woman, I know I have a hard time resting. When I feel like I need to take a day to myself, I often find myself overly explaining why to the people around me. Even if no one asked why, the guilt ...