The Power of Guilt: Why We Feel It and Its Surprising Ability to Heal

Guilt is one of the most powerful (and unpleasant) emotions we experience. When we feel it, we want it gone. But it carries an important purpose we should learn not to ignore.

When was the last time you felt guilty? Chances are, you don’t even want to think about it; most of us would rather not. But avoiding guilt is a mistake we have to stop making if we want to improve our lives, our relationships, and our mental health.

Drawing on extensive research into psychology, psychotherapy, philos...