Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3887: How to Stop Feeling Guilty For Wanting More by Shirley of Daring Living on Releasing Shame
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Jan 23, 2026 Explore the complex feelings of guilt surrounding ambition and wanting more in life. Discover how guilt-driven decisions can hinder personal growth and engagement. Learn the importance of being honest with your desires and recognizing that wanting change is not ungrateful. Shirley emphasizes the value of appreciating your current life while choosing to pursue greater fulfillment. Plus, actionable tools are shared to help manage guilt with self-compassion and empowerment.
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Avoid Decisions Driven By Guilt
- Let go of guilt before making choices about your life and career.
- Acting from guilt harms you and others more than honest change does.
Guilt Is A Changeable Emotion
- Guilt is an emotion you feel and can release by changing your thoughts.
- Deciding differently about your situation removes unnecessary guilt and frees action.
Name What You Really Want
- Be honest and own that you want something different from what you have.
- Accepting your desire is the first step toward making empowered choices.