When we engage with regret in a meaningful, constructive way, it can also increase our performance. That bad feeling is a signal to the brain saying, huh, maybe I should do things differently. And how can regret deepen our sense of meaning? Well, what it does in many cases is that when we think about counterfactually, at some level, we sometimes will appreciate what we have.
Next in our listeners’ favorite series: Author Daniel Pink teaches us how to transform our relationship with regret so that we can live happier, more fulfilling lives.
If you enjoyed this episode, Maya suggests you check out this one next: “Grieving the Man I Thought My Husband Was”
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