The Benefits of Bad Feelings

Guilt. Regret. Anger. Envy. We may think these are our worst emotions, but they can actually help us grow.

Unlock the Power of Feeling Bad

It's time to take off that Don't Worry Be Happy t-shirt.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/unlock-the-power-feeling-bad

Is Greed Ever Good?

The relationship between desire and spirituality.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/is-greed-ever-good

In Praise of Guilt

Guilt strengthens social bonds and fosters a sense of attachment.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/in-praise-guilt

Want to Change? Get Angry!

When feeling vexed helps you reach goals.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/want-change-get-angry

It's Not Me, It's You

Dealing with the Customer Service Representative from you-know-where

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/its-not-me-its-you

The Parenting Power of Understanding Your Emotional "Buttons"

Are you willing to "disable" yours?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-parenting-power-understanding-your-emotional-button

Does the Death of Bin Laden Help the 9/11 Families to Heal?

Bin Laden's Death Changes the Trauma Narrative of 9/11

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/does-the-death-bin-laden-help-the-911-families-heal

Can a Devastating Shark Attack Really Lead to a Better Life?

Posttraumatic growth, family, & spirituality in the Soul Surfer story

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/can-devastating-shark-attack-really-lead-better-life

Emotional Story-Telling after Stressful Experiences: A Way to Find Meaning

Can writing memoirs transform the meaning of trauma?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/emotional-story-telling-after-stressful-experiences-way

Celebrities Can Give Positive Health Behaviors a Shot in the Arm, Really!

For getting the shingles vaccination, fear is a strong motivator.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/celebrities-can-give-positive-health-behaviors-shot-in-

The Duchess of York’s Redemption Story Is Good Theatre

Sarah does the self-help thing without the personal responsibility thing

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-duchess-york-s-redemption-story-is-good-theatre

The Neuroticism Paradox

When worrying can help you cope more successfully

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-neuroticism-paradox

Laugh At Your Own Risk

Why Schadenfreude makes us miserable

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/laugh-your-own-risk

How Expletives Ease Pain

The soothing affects of swearing

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/how-expletives-ease-pain

Is Regret a Virtue?

There's more to it than just rumination

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/is-regret-virtue

Revenge Is Good for You!

Fantasizing about getting even

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/revenge-is-good-you

Whatever Happened to Guilt?

The problem with therapy's "guilt-free" attitude

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/whatever-happened-guilt

The Upside of Depression

When feeling down helps

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-upside-depression

The Sweet Smell of Failure

Getting what you want may not get you what you need.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-sweet-smell-failure

Do You Dare to Be Bad?

You can get unstuck creatively by saying "Hi" to your shadow.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/do-you-dare-be-bad

The Good Thing About Feeling Bad
Learn to experience bad feelings without behaving badly
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-good-thing-about-feeling-bad

The Face of Resilience
Conan O'Brien's advice on failure and disappointment.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/the-face-resilience

Don't Fret Over Regret
How to Turn Regret into Opportunity and Growth
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/dont-fret-over-regret

How to Express Your Anger
Feel like venting? You may want to think again, literally.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/how-express-your-anger

Why It's Good to Feel Guilty
Although guilt makes us feel rotten, it's actually good for us.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-benefits-bad-feelings/why-its-good-feel-guilty