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Regret: it can make us feel helpless, ashamed, or at a loss for how to proceed. But, in truth, most of us make major mistakes in our lifetime—so how can we find a way to finally move on? Here's the good news: there are so many little-known, science-backed techniques that can help you effectively move past feelings of guilt and regret. That way, you can get back to living the life you deserve. To discover expert tips that'll change the way you live your life, read on.
Things You Should Know
- Let yourself feel regret without ruminating or wallowing in it. That way, you can process the feeling and start moving on.
- It also helps to look for a silver lining, or something good that came from the situation, so you have something positive to associate with it.
- Treat yourself with compassion, just like you would a close friend, so that you can forgive yourself and move forward.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
References
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-toolkit.htm
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26791595/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/03/regrets-are-inevitable-start-learning-from-them
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-acceptance-can-help-you-cope-with-things-out-of-your-control
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-guilt
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/stop-beating-yourself-up-8-tips-to-overcoming-remorse#3
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/stop-beating-yourself-up-8-tips-to-overcoming-remorse#4
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/stop-beating-yourself-up-8-tips-to-overcoming-remorse#4
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_should_you_go_to_therapy
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