This Is How To Overcome Regret: 5 Secrets From Research

The more you think about regret, the regrettier it gets.

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Regret can be a powerful helper if we know how to deal with it.

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Dan found these regrets were pervasive in the arena of romance.

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In my own American Regret Project survey, inaction regrets outnumbered action regrets by nearly two to one.

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Dan regrets going to law school - but he met his wonderful wife there.

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Regret can be a good thing: A regret is a lesson you need to put into action to make yourself better.

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