W e’ve all been there — the cringeworthy moments when words come out wrong or when a heartfelt gesture like a hug goes ...

Awkward moments happen to all of us. It’s time we take lessons from life’s facepalms and embrace the upside of awkward to ...

Are you thinking of your awkward feelings as a state or a trait? A state = "I feel awkward right now" (and it's something that will pass, and I can handle) vs. a trait ("I'm so awkward all the ...

It’s that cringing feeling that most of us get when something awkward happens and you feel like everybody is looking at you. Everyone feels embarrassed sometimes, and there’s nothing wrong ...

She continues: “If you feel awkward, just remember that it’s perfectly understandable to be anxious in a social situation even with close friends if you haven’t caught up for some time and ...

This fear comes from a deep-seated human need to belong. Awkward moments feel like they threaten our social standing, even if only temporarily. Our brains interpret these moments as risks to our ...