Shame and guilt contribute to scattered minds from "summary" of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, MD
Shame and guilt are powerful emotions that can have a significant impact on our mental state. When we experience shame, we feel fundamentally flawed and unworthy. Guilt, on the other hand, arises when we believe we have done something wrong or hurtful. Both emotions can lead to a sense of inner turmoil and self-judgment. These feelings of shame and guilt can contribute to a scattered mind by occupying our thoughts and attention. When we are preoccupied with negative emotions, it can be difficult to focus on the task at hand. Our minds become fragmented as we are pulled in different directions by our conflicting thoughts and emotions. Furthermore, shame and gui...
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