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How do I get rid of my guilt and regret?
These 10 tips can help lighten your load.
- Name your guilt.
- Explore the source.
- Apologize and make amends.
- Learn from the past.
- Practice gratitude.
- Replace negative self-talk with self-compassion.
- Remember guilt can work for you.
- Forgive yourself.
How do you let go of guilt and forgive myself?
How to Actually Forgive Yourself
- Remember that it’s okay to feel guilty.
- But, understand the difference between guilt and shame.
- Admit you messed up.
- Apologize to anyone you may have hurt.
- Write yourself an apology.
- Take care of yourself, mentally and physically.
- Be patient.
- Don’t try to change other people.
How do I get over a deep regret?
Genuinely apologize and forgive yourself. Regret and resentment keep you a prisoner of negative thoughts and emotions. Allow yourself the freedom to accept your imperfections, mistakes, and lapses of better judgment. Apologize to those affected and trust that you will be a stronger, wiser person going forward.
How do you overcome shame?
Try brainstorming positive characteristics in a journal or as an art therapy exercise. Meditation can also help you promote compassionate and loving feelings toward yourself. Mindfulness meditation can increase awareness of shame-triggered beliefs that come up throughout your day, but that’s not all it does.
How do you make up for past wrongs?
How to Accept Past Mistakes
- Talk it through with someone.
- Own up to your mistakes.
- Empathize with anyone you’ve hurt.
- Make amends with those you’ve wronged.
- Plan what you could do better next time.
- Look for the life lesson.
- Separate yourself from the mistakes.
- Challenge your negative thoughts.