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7. SHED SOME GUILT
Guilt is a common emotion that rarely does us any good. It can weigh you down, lower your self-esteem, and lead you to focus on ways that you think you should be different. And, you’ve likely noticed that it’s not terribly motivating. In fact, guilt tends to feed on itself and put you into a seemingly endless negative spiral.
So, what about letting go of some of your guilt? That may seem impossible, but who’s in charge of your mind anyway? Is it truly someone else that is “making you” feel guilty, or is it your own habit of mind?
Be present: this week, pay attention to when guilt arises. Then, ask yourself: in what ways is this guilt actually helping me? What would I gain if I shed a little bit of this guilt? As you pay attention to this, you might find that there are certain things that you continually beat yourself up about. Spend a couple minutes visualizing the life that you would live if you completely forgave yourself, and let this guilt go. Do so, and over time you will develop a healthier relationship with this draining emotion.