How do you overcome regret?

Answer 1

We all make mistakes, no one is perfect. It is okay to regret some of the choices you may have made, but do not allow yourself to remain stuck in a state of regret. This will keep you from growing and moving forward. It is important to remember that there are lessons to be learned out of all life experiences. What did you learn from it? Is there anything you can improve on at this point? Can you apologize to people you may have hurt, better yet can you apologize to yourself?

Did you make the choices you made because you didn't know how things would turn out, or did you just not know any better? Be honest with yourself and look at the reason you did what you did. How can you keep from repeating the mistakes you have made. Can you help others not to make the same mistakes?

We are often a lot more forgiving of other people than we are of ourselves. Examine the mistakes you have made, ask forgiveness if necessary, forgive yourself and don't repeat them. You did the best that you could at that time in your life. Now you know better, and you are a better person for it.