“Regret is a tough but fair teacher. To live without regret is to believe you have nothing to learn, no amends to make, and no opportunity to be braver with your life.”- Brene Brown

In today’s episode we dive into the purpose of regret. What it teaches us, and how we can use it to free ourselves and move in a direction that is more aligned with our values and desires. 

Something’s hurt, long after they have passed. One of the key differences between those who grow, change and transform - and those who remain stuck in the past - is the ability to feel and process regret in your life. 

Over 90% of people have a significant regret in their life. But how do you choose to perceive it? And more importantly, what do you do, when you are stuck in a cycle of regret? When there is a mistake you’ve made, that you can’t seem to let go of?  

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Key Moments: 

• Unresolved regret leads to: 
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Depression = living in the past 
  • Anxiety= living in the worry of the future 
  • Rumination & overthinking 
  • Making decisions out of fear 
• How can regret become a positive force in our life? 
  • Catalyst for positive change/ an opportunity for learning 
    • When we regret, it is often a reflection of where we were inconsistent with our core values 
    • Wisdom comes from resilience, learning from all of the ups and downs of life, and using it as information and lessons to take forward in life 
    • Failures are inevitable, so how will you see failures? As opportunities to learn, or a reason not to try? 
  • Strengthens our values 
    • When you have regret, take the time to identify where you are out of alignment, and re establish what your core values in life are 
    • Allow this is inspire positive, new action moving forward 
  • Forgiveness & Compassion (for ourselves and others)
• Transforming regret into growth
  • Acceptance 
  • Action (channel emotions into new, positive perspectives and actions) 
  • Perspective ( over time we start to understand regret/failure are guiding posts to a better you)

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