Why do I dwell on the past?
- Written by Laura Jobson, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Monash University
Dwelling on the past, like writing in a diary, is part of being human and helps us form our identity. But not all memories are helpful.from www.shutterstock.com
Many of us enjoy writing in a diary, reading autobiographies or nostalgically reflecting with others about past times.
Why is remembering our past so important? Are there downsides? And...