Why Living Without Regret is a Bad Idea

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Regret sucks. Thinking back on things we should have done, or should never have done, can make us feel bad. But #noregrets isn't a philosophy for a happy and healthy life.

Regrets can be a great guide and can help us live a life that's true to our authentic selves. Illustrator Liz Fosslien learned to listen to her regrets after letting down her mom during a family crisis. While writer Daniel Pink compiled a global database of regrets to help unpick what common regrets tell us about our real values.

For Further Reading:

Daniel Pink - The Power of Regret. How Looking Back Moves Us Forward

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