Emotional Intelligence for Critical Thinkers
So you did something you regret and now you walk around feeling guilty… that has to end.
Guilt isn’t something you keep, it’s supposed to be a message that disappears after you’ve learned the lesson. If you carry guilt, it’s time once and for all to let it go.
Some loved ones really want to help you through your challenges. There are those that listen and support you and meet you where you are. Then there are those that have good intentions but fail miserably. It’s not that they’re incompetent, but it could be that they simply have no clue what they’re talking about.
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Your sexual history is yours, but some people like to make it a big deal and cause you to feel guilt or shame for things you did long ago.
Whether you regret what you did in the past shouldn’t make a difference because it’s your past and no one else’s. Other people need to keep their eyes off of your rearview mirror and put their focus on the road right in front of them.
Sometimes showing up authentically around certain people feels confrontational. One reason for that may be that you’ve never honored yourself in front of them before, so they may not have ever been exposed to you practicing self-respect or self-compassion.
If you’re ready to start being more authentic and letting other people know what’s acceptable and what’s not, you may have to ease them into the new you instead of dropping it on them like a brick. Some people need time to adapt.
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When someone we love passes, it leaves a hole in our heart and sometimes a lack of closure. It’s that lack of closure that keeps us in feelings of guilt, regret, and other emotions that we just can’t shake.
If you’d like to heal and move past those feelings and start living life again, this episode may help you achieve that.
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