A Change in Story

Why Regret Can Feel So Paralyzing


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Most of us have made decisions that we wish we hadn't or missed out on opportunities that we later regret. If we have trouble moving beyond the feeling of regret, however, it can start to chip away at our self-confidence and self-esteem, making it seem like we're not good at making decisions or that we're always missing out. This episode explores how to know when regret might be keeping us stuck and how to start to moving past it.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to improve your self-confidence check out the Take a Beat Coaching website to learn more about a six week program dedicated to helping people work throughself-doubt and learn to trust themselves more: takeabeatcoaching.com

Sources mentioned in this episode: 

Regret Can Be All-Consuming; a Psychologist Explains How to Overcome It

Regulation of experienced and anticipated regret in daily decision-making

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is for the sole purpose of being informative and is not considered complete. It should not replace consultation with a qualified mental health professional. 

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A Change in StoryBy Katie Bascuas