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What does it mean?
Late night thoughts often focus on past regrets and missed opportunities.
In plain terms
Thinking back on chances missed feels heavy at night.
What can you take from it?
Regret grows when you have time to dwell on the past.

Where it applies

  • sleepless nights
  • mourning
  • life reviews

Putting it to work

  • accept the past
  • focus on present actions

Questions to consider

  • What do you regret most?
  • How do you handle the past?

Another view

Regret can also motivate positive change in the future.

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