All of us have experienced embarrassment. Perhaps you confidently asserted an answer in school only to find out that you were wrong. Maybe you cut a few corners finishing a work assignment, only to ...

The workplace is the grown-ups' playground; the pecking order is always challenged and embarrassing moments seem to last forever. Healthy working relationships depend on mutual respect but when an ...

"All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful." -- Flannery O'Connor, The Habit of Being Many years ago the painful truth that I was more interested in ...

When we witness an awkward moment, pain centers in the brain light up. April 15, 2011— -- Ever wonder why some people can't stand the over-the-top awkwardness of characters on "The Office" while ...

Hearing a recording of one’s own voice can be a cringe-worthy experience. Scientists took advantage of that uncomfortable truth in recent research in the journal Current Biology, turning up the notch ...

The Verywell Mind Podcast's “Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you ...

Ever find yourself physically cringing as you watch those hopeful contestants on American Idol who have no clue that they can’t sing? If so, you’re probably a highly empathetic person, according to ...

Everyone gets embarrassed occasionally, but not everyone reacts in the same way. Some people have a deep-rooted fear of embarrassment, and seek to avoid it as much as possible. You can't go your whole ...

Today, what used to cause embarrassment now elicits little more than a collective shrug. In our eagerness to broadcast our authentic experiences and have our individuality endorsed, we reject ...

The uncontrollable movements of tardive dyskinesia can lead to feelings of embarrassment, frustration, and physical discomfort. But there are ways to manage these symptoms in your day-to-day life.