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April 29, 2024 19 mins

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In this week’s episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, let me deep dive into the nature of regret, acknowledging its common presence in our lives and its potential to haunt and paralyze us if left unchecked. 

Drawing from personal experiences and research findings, I explore the various forms of regret and their impact on our mental and emotional well-being. Find out some practical strategies for dealing with regret, including allowing oneself to fully experience the emotion without dwelling excessively on it, making amends where necessary, and practicing self-forgiveness. 

As I share insights and wisdom gained from my own journey, offering you actionable steps to live a life free from the burden of regret and learn how to embrace life with courage, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose, leaving regret behind and stepping boldly into the future. Tune in now!


Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:57 - Understanding regrets and where they come from.

5:43 - How regret is a form of pain?

6:37 - How to cope with regrets?

7:41 - Tip #1: You have to live true to yourself.

8:50 - Tip #2: You have to prioritize your relationships.

10:06 - Tip #3: You have to embrace a growth mindset.

11:35 - Tip #4: You have to live in the present moment.

13:13 - Tip #5: You have to take risks.

14:06 - Tip #6: You have to do the things that bring you joy.

15:58 - Reasons why you should release that pain of regret.

Quotations:

"Regret is a very powerful and negative emotion, plaguing us with whispers of what we could have done differently, haunting us with 'if only's'."

"Allow yourself to fully experience the emotion of regret. When you start to feel, you can start to heal."

"Regret can induce pain, but it can also be a chance for growth. It's not about changing the past, but learning from it to shape a richer, wiser future."

"Regrets often stem from not honoring our authentic selves and succumbing to societal or relational pressures."

"Release regrets and embrace a new beginning. Choose to live each day refreshed, refueled, and refocused, with courage for a fresh start."

"Living bold and brave means confronting the powerful and negative emotion of regret head-on, understanding its impact on our lives, and finding ways to overcome it."

"Remember, it's never too late to make changes and live authentically, embracing courage and confidence to pursue our true desires and aspirations."

Resources:

♀️ Join the community of the The Brave-Hearted Woman ☆ Self-Rescue for Worn Out Working Wonder Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/braveheartedwoman

📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s NEW book - The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife: https://amzn.to/491OnAt


 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call


Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon:

💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com 

💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/ 

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