Are you living with regret? Have you done things in the past you wish you\u2019ve done differently?<\/p>\n\n\n
Do these thoughts sound familiar to you:<\/p>\n\n\n
Regret is a sad and negative emotion. Even though we know we can\u2019t change the past, it still pulls at our heartstrings.<\/p>\n\n\n
If we don\u2019t know how to deal with regret in positive ways, it can negatively affect the rest of our lives.<\/em><\/strong> It can be extremely difficult to move on in life when we spend our time regretting the past.<\/p>\n\n\n The good news is that there are things you can do to help prevent regret in the first place. If you should find yourself feeling regretful, there are also ways to overcome those feelings. You\u2019ll find plenty of tips in this eBook to help you live a regret-free life.<\/p>\n\n\n One of the best ways to make decisions you won\u2019t regret is to let your priorities guide you. Whenever you\u2019re faced with a decision, big or small, determine which option fits best with what\u2019s most important to you in the big picture.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n The option that\u2019s most closely in alignment with your priorities, beliefs, and values will likely be the best decision for YOU.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n The key words are: best decision for you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Someone else may choose a different option, but you don\u2019t need to worry about what others think is the best \u2013 their opinion comes from their own wants and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n If you choose what\u2019s best for someone else,<\/em> you<\/em> will be the one who regrets it. But if you choose according to your own<\/em> priorities, regret is rarely a result. When you use this strategy to make decisions, it makes living with your decisions a whole lot easier!<\/p>\n\n\n Even if things don\u2019t go exactly as you planned, you can still be confident that you made the right decision for you<\/em> based on your own life needs.<\/p>\n\n\n Many times a decision is complicated by several factors that you might consider important. Of course, each option leans a different way, which causes confusion and uncertainty. So then, what do you do?<\/p>\n\n\n Follow this 3-step strategy to cut out the confusion, discover your priorities, and make decisions you can trust:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n 1. Reflect.<\/strong> Think about what\u2019s most important to you and write them down.<\/p>\n\n\n 2. Arrange.<\/strong> Put them in order with the most important items at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n 3. Refer to your priority list when making choices.<\/strong> Gear your decisions toward the option that provides the most advantages for the items at the top of your list whenever possible. Go with the decision that aids the higher priority over the lower one.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n You\u2019ll rarely regret making choices according to your higher priorities.<\/em><\/strong> On the other hand, if you should give into the feeling of the moment \u2013 like when you want junk food or would rather take a nap than spend time with your family \u2013 there may be times in the future when you regret these poor decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n Another good way to prevent poor choices that lead to regret is to live by the Golden Rule:<\/em> \u201cDo unto others as you would have them do unto you.\u201d <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n Treating others with the same thoughtfulness that you\u2019d like to receive yourself keeps you from doing or saying inconsiderate things that you\u2019ll be sorry about later.<\/p>\n\n\n Get in the habit of following this rule in everything<\/em> you do. When you have a disagreement with someone, you\u2019re more likely to search for a solution that benefits both of you,<\/em><\/strong> rather than resorting to anger or personal attacks. When this happens, no one wins!<\/p>\n\n\n When you take the Golden Rule<\/em> to heart, not only will you prevent regret, but you\u2019ll also find that people tend to reciprocate your kindness,<\/em><\/strong> making your life more enjoyable all around!<\/p>\n\n\n A lot of times, what we regret isn\u2019t so much what we did, but what we didn\u2019t do.<\/em><\/strong> Establishing an action-oriented mindset will strengthen your decision skills, too, because your new mindset will help you make decisions that encourage action!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Focus on making the right decision based on your priorities, then trust yourself to do what needs to be done to make your decision a reality. This level of trust will boost your confidence and enable you to achieve your goals with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n Here are some tips to help you develop an action-oriented mindset:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n 1. Avoid procrastination.<\/strong> When you put off doing something you know<\/em> you should do, it\u2019ll only increase the anxiety and tension in the hours leading up to the inevitable deadline. You\u2019ll regret dilly dallying unless you make it a habit to handle your tasks appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n 2. Plan your work and work your plan. <\/strong>Keep a planner and make a daily to-do list. Refer to your list often and cross out your tasks as you complete them so you can see yourself making progress all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n 3. Seek solutions to your challenges.<\/strong> So often we let an obstacle in our path stop us from pursuing the life we desire, only to regret it later. With an action-oriented mindset, challenges are only bumps in the road.<\/em><\/strong> When a challenge arises, immediately start looking for viable ways around it, then take action to continue toward your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n Are you always \u201cout\u201d when opportunity comes knocking? Learning to recognize good opportunities and taking advantage of them right away can also prevent regret. How many times have you berated yourself for missing a window of opportunity?<\/p>\n\n\n One of the best \u2013 and simplest \u2013 ways to help yourself recognize valuable new ideas is to keep an open mind.<\/em><\/strong> Listen to other people\u2019s ideas and then apply them to your own situation. Ask yourself if there\u2019s a way you can use this idea to bring you closer to your goals or make your life better.<\/p>\n\n\n Just recognizing the opportunity, however, is not enough. Be sure to use your new action-oriented mindset to take immediate<\/em> action. If you spend too long simply thinking about it, your window is likely to close. Carpe Diem!<\/em><\/strong> Seize the day!<\/p>\n\n\n You can avoid a lot of regret simply by living on purpose! What does that mean? It means that you choose<\/em> a life of joy, then actively pursue that life.<\/strong> Spend your time making the memories that you want<\/em> to have!<\/p>\n\n\n Would you rather have memories of work, boredom and wasting away your life \u2013 or joyful memories of cherished time with your spouse and kids? Would you rather fill your mind with memories of sit-com reruns \u2013 or lively times pursuing your dreams?<\/p>\n\n\n Surely no one has ever gone to their grave wishing that they had spent more<\/em> time working or watching TV! These are simply not<\/em> the things that matter the most when you look back on your life.<\/p>\n\n\n The secret to avoiding regret is to do what matters most.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n What do you want to do in your life? Do you want to travel? Then do what it takes to bring in the extra income to pay for it! Do you want to be multi-lingual? Then start learning another language today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n In other words, take action to create the life you want.<\/em><\/strong> Don\u2019t spend your time bemoaning your current situation and wishing for more. Do something every day<\/em> to bring the life you desire into your present and exhibit the qualities you desire. Sooner than you realize, your dreams will become your reality, and you\u2019ll have thoroughly enjoyed the journey, too!<\/p>\n\n\n When you harbor resentment about the past, it only hurts you. Nothing good comes from regret or the negative emotions that go along with it.<\/p>\n\n\n Here are some techniques that can help you overcome your feelings of regret:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n 4. Meditate.<\/strong> Meditation helps you envision your life without regret. When meditating, feel the good feelings of a care-free life. Breathe in freshness and breathe out regret. See the negative feelings dissipate in the clear air around you \u2013 gone forever, never to return!<\/p>\n\n\n A life free from regret is a joyful life indeed!<\/p>\n\n\n Strive to use these strategies and techniques to keep regret from raising its ugly head in your path so you can enjoy your journey. It\u2019s going to be a wild and wonderful ride!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you living with regret? Have you done things in the past you wish you\u2019ve done differently? Do these thoughts sound familiar to you: How I wish I hadn\u2019t broken up with him\u2026 What a bad decision that was\u2026 If only I had spent more time with my kids\u2026 Now it\u2019s too late\u2026 Regret is …<\/p>\n<\/a>Let your Priorities Guide You<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>How to Determine your Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>Live by the Golden Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>Become Action-Oriented<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>Take Advantage of Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>Make Good Memories<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a>Eliminating Past Regrets<\/h2>\n\n\n