Don’t dwell on what could have been. Any thought that starts with “I should of” is going to tear down your happiness.
These thoughts are harmful to your mental health, and they accomplish nothing. The only thing you have control over is what you do from now on. So, when a regretful thought comes up, shut it down immediately.
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