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How to Deal With Negative Emotions: Tell Your Stories
Reflecting on our regrets allows us to extract lessons that can be used going forward. It is important to handle regrets properly and not wallow in negative emotions. Self-compassion is a powerful approach that involves treating ourselves with kindness rather than contempt. Recognizing that we are not alone in our regrets provides comfort and perspective. Disclosure of regrets is important as it unburdens us and helps us make sense of our emotions. Contrary to our fear, research shows that people think more of us when we disclose our vulnerabilities. Taking a step back in time, language, and space can help us draw lessons from our regrets. By considering what advice we would give to a friend in a similar situation, we can gain clarity in decision-making and learning from our experiences.