Liz Fossiline, Molly Banker and Maya Shankar talk about how regret can help us make better decisions. Research has found that paying attention to the different kinds of better selves we simulate can help us to make choices that could ultimately make us happier. Liz argues that experiencing the painful big feelings that come with regret have helped her to learn what really matters in life.
Regret sucks. Thinking back on things we should have done, or should never have done, can make us feel bad. But #noregrets isn't a philosophy for a happy and healthy life.
Regrets can be a great guide and can help us live a life that's true to our authentic selves. Illustrator Liz Fosslien learned to listen to her regrets after letting down her mom during a family crisis. While writer Daniel Pink compiled a global database of regrets to help unpick what common regrets tell us about our real values.
For Further Reading:
Daniel Pink - The Power of Regret. How Looking Back Moves Us Forward
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