Throughout our lives, we make decisions that affect us in different ways. The decisions we make can sometimes lead us towards sadness, anger and at times regret. Making poor choices are the result of not wanting to hurt someone's feelings, to get even, to not deal with things, out of desperation or even out of spite. We wonder what we were thinking when we made some of the decisions we made.
When faced with difficult challenges or feeling as though we are trapped, we react rashly, emotionally, and stoically. We allow situations from our past to influence our decisions. There are times that we make decisions such as deciding to leave a job or a relationship because it's clear that it's not a right fit. We may feel sad or even feel as though we're a quitter. Maybe we think we failed. Stop spending time with someone or on something that doesn't allow you the freedom to grow. If we don't let go of what's not good for us, then, how can we make room for good things to come our way?
At times we will make judgments and decisions that just aren't good choices. These poor choices present us with learning opportunities. It is up to us whether we will heed the internal messages we receive and make any corrections.
One way of letting go of regret is admitting when we're wrong. Ridding ourselves of pollutants that keep clouding our minds is a step in the right direction. When things aren't going the way you'd like, then, stop, re-evaluate the situation and respond accordingly. This is crucial if we want to cease the continuous cycle of regretting our decisions and or choices.
Are you willing to make better decisions or are you comfortable living with regret?
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