Dr. Jacob Goldsmith explains why we think about embarrassing experiences years later
Dr. Jacob Goldsmith explains why we think about embarrassing experiences years later
February 22, 2019
According to Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., thinking about embarrassing moments in the past is a normal part of how we function. It actually helps us identify opportunities for self-improvement and change our behaviors.
But this habit becomes problematic when it's all-consuming and is “part of a pervasive pattern of negative thoughts about self, [and] anxiety about the past or future. Or, when it causes significant distress and interferes with day-to-day life,” says Dr. Goldsmith.