6 Steps to Turn Regret Into Self-Improvement

It’s human nature to linger on feelings of regret. We look back and think that missed opportunities(real or not) could have set us on a different, possibly more rewarding path. Unchecked, these emotions become overwhelming sources of stress and anxiety.

• Acknowledge how you cope with regret: ignoring it makes it more present
• Stop the regrets spiral, until you are ready to face the situation with more clarity
• Revisit the story and identify practical lessons you can learn from it
• Treat yourself like your ideal mentor would
• Ask yourself why you feel regret and work backward to identify the values that are tied up in your feelings
• The cure for anticipating regret isn’t feeling lousy or overthinking, but pursuing solutions, using the wisdom gained through self-reflection.