The Weight of Regret
A few months ago, I sat across from a client who couldn’t stop replaying one decision she made in her twenties. She said, “If I had chosen differently back then, everything in my life would look better now.”
Maybe you’ve been there too. Regret has a way of looping in our minds—convincing us that we’re stuck, that our best days are already behind us. But the truth is, regret doesn’t have to be a prison. It can become a portal.
A Shift in Perspective
When we looked closer together, she realized her regret wasn’t about the decision itself. It was about the values she felt she abandoned in that moment—her need for safety and belonging. Once she could name what that regret was protecting, she finally had the power to release it.
She stopped carrying the story of “I messed up my life” and started reclaiming the strength she gained from surviving it. That’s what regret can do—it can point you toward what you truly care about, if you’re willing to listen.
Your Turn
Take a quiet moment today and ask yourself:
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What regret is still taking up space in my mind or body?
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What is it trying to teach me now?
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What strength is waiting on the other side of releasing it?
You don’t have to carry regret forever. You can let it soften, teach you, and even give you back your peace.
If this resonates, I’ve created a simple step-by-step reflection called
Releasing Regret: A Path to Peace and Power.
It will help you locate your regret, reframe it, and release what no longer serves you—while reclaiming the wisdom hidden inside.
👉 Download your copy here by clicking on this.
👉 Or, if you’re ready to go deeper, schedule a call with me.
You deserve to move forward unburdened. Regret doesn’t have to define you.
With peace,
Jen