What do you do when you done something terrible?
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What do you do when you done something terrible?
These 10 tips can help lighten your load.
- Name your guilt.
- Explore the source.
- Apologize and make amends.
- Learn from the past.
- Practice gratitude.
- Replace negative self-talk with self-compassion.
- Remember guilt can work for you.
- Forgive yourself.
How do you atone for something unforgivable?
The four steps of forgiveness
- Acknowledge the truth. Until you are honest with yourself, you will not begin to heal.
- To assume what happened. Accept responsibility for your actions, face your demons and learn from what has happened.
- Contact with our emotions. Do not repress emotions.
- Allowing ourselves to feel.
How can I Stop Feeling guilty about the things I’ve done?
Again, imagine if a friend or loved one was telling you about something they’d done and felt guilty about. You’d tell them that it was okay; that they should stop feeling guilty and move on. Rationalize the situation by spinning it around – anyone affected by your mistake or poor decision is likely to have forgiven you or moved on already.
Do you ever do terrible things in the past?
So yes, I have done many terrible things in the past from using my best friend for my benefit and success to ensuring a person who did something very very very wrong to me – had his entire business, reputation and life destroyed. I normally never do things to harm people but sometimes when it comes to survival – you have to do whatever it takes.
What is the one thing you have learnt from doing something wrong?
But the one thing I have learnt is that – if you do something wrong – do it properly and have absolutely no regrets about doing it. Don’t be a two faced person. Because once you have done it – you cannot undo it.
What is guilt and how do you overcome it?
Guilt shows that you care about other people’s feelings and that you are compassionate. Value that, learn from that, and remember that as you move forward. Check out this hypnotherapy MP3 designed to help you forgive yourself for past mistakes.