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Now you have an alternative approach that you can use when dealing with any
feelings of regret. As well, you have created a positive plan for the future instead of
dwelling on the negativity from the past.

In the future, whenever you find yourself faced with feelings of regret, use this exercise
to eliminate it by replacing regretful thoughts with the “when… then…” approach.

1. When_________________________ then _____________________________.
2. When ________________________ then _____________________________.
3. When _________________________ then _____________________________.
4. When _________________________ then _____________________________.
5. When _________________________ then _____________________________.
6. When _________________________ then _____________________________.
7. When _________________________ then _____________________________.
8. When _________________________ then _____________________________.

Affirmation is an especially effective tool in this process as well. State aloud what you
plan to do. When affirming yourself, remember to repeat the applicable phrase as
many times as you must until you truly believe it.

Keep in mind these key words:

I AM I CAN I WILL
I KNOW I BELIEVE

Use the previous exercise along with the above phrases to transform any feelings of
regret you may have had in to concrete goals to strive for in the future.

1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________________

Now that you have some specific goals that you would like to achieve, you can begin
to work on attaining. Remember anything is possible if you think positive.

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