Episode summary introduction:

This episode focuses on the emotion of guilt and how it plays a part in our lives. Oftentimes there is no need to feel guilty, it is simply not ours to carry.  During the times we do own the guilt it is important to learn how to manage so it does not take control of our life. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

During this trek TC & Maddog examine how guilt enters our lives and share thoughts on how to manage it.  Joins as we talk about:

• What is guilt?
• What causes guilt?
• Why do we feel guilty when we have no reason to?
• Is it vicarious guilt?
• How do we reduce the amount of guilt that we feel?
• Is it healthy to have some guilt in our life?

Walkabout takeaways:

There is no question that guilt will always be a part of our lives.  It is one emotion that plays on us at the best of times.  When you find that guilt is getting you down consider the following:

• Acknowledge it exists. 
• Eliminate negative self-talk. 
• Find out if there's a reason to feel guilty. 
• Remind yourself of all that you do. 
• Realize it's OK to have needs. 
• Establish boundaries. 
• Make amends. 
• Understand what you can control.

Always look at guilt from a positive perspective.  It  sends the message we can do better in the future and set us up for future success. 

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