How to Let Go of the Past - 3 Steps for Regret

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Jan 7, 2024

Learn how to use regrets as motivation and create a better life. Discover strategies to transform past regrets into fuel for personal growth and development. Explore the concept of unhelpful rumination and the importance of taking action in the present moment. Find out how to turn regrets into opportunities for growth by leaning into discomfort, prioritizing relationships, and taking action.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Embracing Regret and Using It to Take Action

02:06 • 3min

Aligning Values and Regrets

05:03 • 4min

Moving Past Regrets and Taking Action

08:58 • 2min

Turning Regrets into Your Best Friend

11:03 • 5min

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"Regret can be your worst enemy or your best friend; you get to decide which." Regrets are like a hammer, they can hurt you or you can use them to build the life you really care about. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to channel the emotional pain of regret into action to create the life you want.

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