Considering regrets is a part of life. We wonder if we should have done something differently or not done something at all. We wonder what might have changed if we’d made another choice. Would things be better? Would they be worse?

Since I’ve been a coach, I’ve found the reality of evaluating past decisions and having regrets comes up a lot. And I have pondered and explored the possibility that there may be two ways of looking at regret. The first consideration is that regret is both a noun and a verb. The second consideration is whether or not indulging in regret can be avoided. Might we, instead, find a method for regret minimization? I think so.

Let’s talk about it.

“Is there something that you regret not doing in the past that you could choose again for the future?” – Dr. Sara Dill

What You’ll Learn

• Noticing regrets with intention
• Projecting into the future
• Themes from the terminally ill
• Living your life true to yourself
• Regret minimization framework (from Jeff Bezos)
• 3 questions to evaluate decisions

Contact Info and Recommended ResourcesBook:

Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware

Podcast Episodes that pair well with this one:

• Life is Short and Why This Matters
• A Fresh Start (or how to begin again)
• Choose Again

New Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.

Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor’s Coach

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My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine

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