Pay attention to how you can apply these tips to your life. This is by far one of the biggest issues for Christian’s today, and the entire world. Great one to share so others can be encouraged.
Videos
Why Shame Controls Human Behavior | Hidden Power of Shame on Your Mind
Why shame controls human behavior more than we realize is a question most people never stop to ask. Yet shame quietly shapes decisions, relationships, ambition, and even identity.
This deep dive into the psychology of shame explains why this powerful social emotion evolved, what happens in the brain when we feel exposed or judged, and how shame influences behavior in work, family, and social settings. You’ll learn the difference between guilt and shame, how the brain processes social rejection similarly to physical pain, and why fear of embarrassment can override logic and personal values.
We explore how shame drives people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, withdrawal, and even overachievement. More importantly, you’ll understand how chronic shame forms, how it affects self-worth, and how awareness can reduce its control over your life.
If you’ve ever stayed silent to avoid looking foolish, replayed conversations in your head, or felt a deep fear of being “not enough,” this will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Understanding shame is the first step toward reclaiming choice, confidence, and emotional freedom.
The Serenity Prayer
In this skit, packed with humor and depth, The Skit Guys dig into what the Serenity Prayer is all about. As one man prays the prayer, God challenges him to understand what the words actually mean, and to actually mean the words he says.
The Sensitive Drill Sergeant – SNL
A tough drill sergeant (Will Ferrell) with a secret sensitive side orders his soldiers (David Spade, Tim Meadows, Tracy Morgan, Chris Parnell) to give him advice about his love life. [Season 24, 1998]
Alex Smith: An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | TED
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 — yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life’s challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.)
