Shame and guilt

Shame is a painful feeling that comes with harsh self-criticism, humiliation, and a deep-seated belief that one is bad at heart. Both shame and guilt arise when we violate our society’s and our own internal values. But unlike shame, guilt involves constructive self-criticism that results from realizing that you have done something wrong to someone else rather than self-condemnation. Shame is a feeling of being wrong, whereas guilt is about doing something wrong. Keep reading to learn more.

Guilt vs. Shame: The Difference Between Helpful Guilt, Unhelpful Guilt, and Shame.

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Guilt vs Shame

This worksheet highlights the differences between guilt and shame as a useful tool for self-awareness, gaining insight, and improving emotional intelligence.

Brené Brown on the difference between shame and guilt. Shame focuses on self, guilt on behavior. Shame is "I am bad." Guilt is "I did something bad."

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Shame and guilt are powerful emotions that seem the same but are very different. When it comes to guilt vs. shame, the difference matters – therapist explained.

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