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#65: How to Deal With Regret - Practical Tools To Let Go of the Past
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Are you struggling to move past regrets or find yourself stuck in “what ifs”?
In this solo episode, I explore how to cope with regret and offer practical, evidence-based strategies to help you process regrets and move forward with greater self-compassion and clarity. I delve into why regret is a normal human emotion, the consequences of excessive regret on mental wellbeing, and how you can use regret as an opportunity for personal growth. I share actionable tips for reframing your beliefs about regret, repairing what you can, opening up to difficult emotions, and practicing self-compassion so that regret no longer holds you back.
Highlights include:
(01:06) Understanding Regret and Why It Can Be Helpful
(03:24) The Consequences of Excessive Regret and Getting Stuck in “What If” Thinking
(05:13) Shifting Mindset: Embracing Mistakes and Changing Your Beliefs About Regret
(08:00) Repair, Remorse, and Making Amends
(10:13) Self-Compassion and Moving Forward After Regret
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Chapters
1. #65: How to Deal With Regret - Practical Tools To Let Go of the Past (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Regret and Why It Can Be Helpful (00:01:06)
3. The Consequences of Excessive Regret (00:03:23)
4. Embracing Mistakes and Changing Your Beliefs About Regret (00:05:13)
5. Repair, Remorse, and Making Amends (00:08:00)
6. Tip 4: Be Open to Emotions (00:09:47)
7. Self-Compassion and Moving Forward After Regret (00:10:13)
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