When guests show up out of the blue, it can be a real shock. With dishes in the sink and stacks of papers around, people who are embarrassed by their home become hyper-aware of every little ...

Most of us know what it’s like to be embarrassed. We all have at least a few stories of humiliation and shame. Everyone—except maybe the Queen of England—is capable of the occasional public faux pas.

We all know the quote, "Do one thing every day that scares you." For plenty of people, that's posting on LinkedIn. The professional social network is notorious for cringeworthy, performative posts.

There's something special about the resilience of people raised in the 60s and 70s, even if it did stem from a very independent upbringing. They were often left alone and taught to fend for themselves ...