The Challenges of Finding Identity and Making Mistakes in our 20s

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In our youth, we often make mistakes and do things we regret as we try to find our own identity separate from our family. Without parental supervision, we go through trial and error, experiencing the complexities of relationships and the consequences of newfound freedom. It's no surprise that we make dumb decisions along the way.

All of us are going to mess up. In our 20s and every decade thereafter. But its what we choose to do with those mistakes that's important. In this episode we explore why we often regret past decisions and actions, looking at the development of our brain and personality, we also explore the distinction between regret and guilt and why both emotions may actually be protecting us from future pain. Part of this is understanding the difference between our actual and ideal self and the psychology behind why we choose to punish ourselves for past mistakes rather than embrace them and move on. Self forgiveness is the most powerful antidote and we'll dive into exactly how to enact this practice and release those painful memories and mistakes from our past through accountability and shared humanity. Listen now!

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