It’s hard not to go through life without accumulating a few regrets here and there. The important thing is how we deal with those regrets. Do we keep them around as a reminder to prevent ourselves from repeating a similar mistake in the future? Or do we push them from our minds, accept the past, and focus wholly on the present? Is there a way to do both?
While dealing with regret poses all sorts of philosophical questions, there are benefits to sharing those regrets with others. It could prevent someone from making the same mistakes you did. Plus, sharing the things we wish we’d done differently can make those regrets feel lighter. More likely than not, we’ll find countless other people who share similar regrets.
So scroll through some regrets from people over 30, as shared on Ask Reddit. Take it as an opportunity to learn and grow. And while you’re at it, quit being so hard on yourself. You’re only human after all.
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