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Give this exercise a try:
Set aside some quiet time for yourself.
Bring along a journal to keep track of your thoughts.
Say to yourself, or write down, what happened: โI feel guilty because I shouted at my kids.โ โI broke a promise.โ โI cheated on a test.โ
Mentally open the door to guilt, frustration, regret, anger, and any other emotions that might come up. Writing down what you feel can help.
Sit with those feelings and explore them with curiosity instead of judgment. Many situations are more complex than they first appear, and picking apart the knot of distress can help you get a better handle on what youโre really feeling.
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