As a result, to avoid feelings of shame and worthlessness associated with failure, they extend themselves to such a degree that there's a subsequent adverse effect on their well-being.

结果，为了避免因失败而产生的羞耻感和无价值感，他们把自己延伸到这样一个程度，以至于对他们的幸福产生了后续的负面影响。