We all experience regret, wishing we had acted differently and imaging how things could have been. Regret plays a role in the learning process and often leads to positive action. Regret motivates many people to enter rehab, seek professional guidance, or help others to avoid making the same mistakes. Dwelling too much on what we could or should have done, however, takes a physical and emotional toll. Regret can block us from experiencing love, pleasure, and joy in the present. As we go through life, we learn to process regret by letting go and moving on, or taking positive action to change our circumstances. Deeper regrets arise when we are unhappy with our lives, mourning a loss, or comparing ourselves to someone we admire.

Guest:  Benedict Mhlongo – Counselling Psychologist