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5 Reasons To Forgive Yourself

It’s time to release yourself from the weight of guilt and regret. Embrace the relief that forgiveness brings and let go of all the things you think you’ve done wrong!

Dwelling on the past can be a heavy burden. It’s easy to get caught up in regret over choices we’ve made or situations we’ve faced. For instance, maybe you regret not spending enough time with your family, or you feel guilty about a harsh word you said in a moment of anger. 

But holding onto these thoughts can prevent us from moving forward and finding peace. Instead, it’s important to acknowledge our past, learn from it (for example, understanding why a particular decision was made and how it could have been better), and then shift our focus towards the present and the future. Letting go of what no longer serves us can lead to a more fulfilling life. 

Thinking back on my past

It’s so heavy on me mentally when I think and rethink about how I may have handled a situation with my children or husband, too harshly. In the past, I allowed those situations to consume me, which hindered me from moving forward. But when I learned how to forgive myself, I immediately stopped beating myself upside the head. I remember a specific incident with my son when I lost my temper, and for a long time, I couldn’t forgive myself. However, when I did, it was as if a weight had been lifted. And that saved my mental health!

Reasons To Forgive Yourself

1. Empowerment: Forgiveness is a powerful tool that fosters a sense of empowerment. It reminds you that you have the strength to move on and embrace the future without being weighed down by past errors.

2. Healing and Closure: Forgiveness is the key to letting go of negative emotions associated with past mistakes, facilitating emotional healing and giving you a sense of closure. It’s a path to peace and emotional balance.

3. Living in the Present: Letting go of past mistakes enables you to engage in the present moment fully. It frees you from distractions, allowing you to embrace new opportunities.

4. Setting a Powerful Example: By forgiving yourself, you set a powerful example for others. It shows that it’s okay to make mistakes and that growth is possible.

5. Enhanced Motivation: When you let go of guilt, it can reignite your motivation to pursue your goals. You become more open to taking risks and trying new things without the fear of past failures holding you back.

Take a moment to forgive yourself and feel the empowerment that comes with embracing the journey ahead! Start by acknowledging a mistake you’ve been holding onto, and then consciously choose to forgive yourself. It’s a small step, but it can lead to a big change in your emotional well-being.

You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!

~Belladonna~

26 Replies to “5 Reasons To Forgive Yourself”

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  4. It is always nice to be compassionate with your past self- as they were a different person, and deserves your understanding and compassion for behaving as you did in relative ignorance of your current perception/understanding.

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  6. I just finished reading the happiness equation by Neil Pasricha, and he gets into the regrest of the dying, and yes I’ve been familiar with those for a while, but mine will always be things I didn’t say…and wondering, if I had, what would have been the result…but you’re right, at some point you just have to let go, and do better…?

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  10. The truth is we can’t always make the right decisions.

    Sometimes, our decisions would miss road, which is very okay.

    After all, we are humans.

    What matters most is how we react to our mistakes and bounce back.

    Instead of dwelling on the past errors, we have to learn from them and keep moving.

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  12. This is beautiful and truthful, Belladonna. We all make mistakes and moving forward with the same compassion for self that we give others is such an important piece.

    As always, thank you for your insightful writing.

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