Being stuck in regret stops you living your life the way you want.

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You can't change the past but you can certainly change the future by forgiving yourself and others in the present.

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We’ve all been there. You totally messed up, hurt someone’s feelings, or missed a big opportunity that could've made a significant difference in your life. You made a mistake. And now, you are living with regret for your past errors.

Learn To View Your Mistakes as Positive

Mistakes are how we learn and grow as humans. But, you have to learn to change your mindset about mistakes so you can move past regrets in life. Here are four strategies for learning to do just that.

1 - Remember That No One Is Perfect

Every single person on this planet makes mistakes. We're humans, and we are fallible. You'll keep making mistakes as you get older. It’s time to let go of the false ideas that somehow, you can just learn everything you need to know and stop messing up in life.

2 - Stop All the Negative Self-Talk Now

Engaging in negative self-talk is one way we hold on to our regret. We tell ourselves all kinds of negative stuff based on our regrets. When you hear yourself doing this, stop it fast. Pay attention to how you talk about yourself, and when you notice those negative feelings surfacing, stop them.

3 - Practice Gratitude Every Day

By focusing on all the things you're grateful for, you learn to embrace the positive aspects of your life. Start a gratitude journal, and write down several things each day that you appreciate or find important in life. Focus your energy on the positive aspects of your life, and you’ll soon notice your regrets lose their importance.

4 - Learn To Forgive Yourself

Sometimes, we can’t make up for our past mistakes. It’s time to forgive yourself so that you can move on. Offer a genuine apology to yourself and others whom you wronged, admit your mistake, and forgive yourself for the past. You can try writing apology letters to help let go of regrets.

Final Thoughts

If you aren’t making mistakes, you aren’t living. Mistakes happen when you are changing, growing, and learning. Let go of those regrets and turn your mistakes into a new chance for a better future.