How to Stop Feeling Guilty And Let Go Of Past Mistakes

Jay explores how to stop replaying past mistakes, let go of guilt, and move forward when an apology isn't enough. Drawing on research, he shares four ways to work through regret: understanding the difference between guilt and shame, making a meaningful apology, accepting that forgiveness is out of your control, and learning to move forward even when regret hasn't completely faded. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What I Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 The Guilt Spiral 02:10 Accountability Vs. Beating Yourself Up 03:00 Guilt Vs. Shame 05:30 Facts Vs. Mental Stories 09:15 Creating Distance from Negative Self-Talk 10:42 The Power Of Self-Compassion 13:03 Anatomy Of An Effective Apology 15:35 Turning Regret Into Positive Change 18:54 Accepting Someone's Response 21:45 Learning to Move Forward With Regret 22:51 Bringing Your Focus Back to the Present 24:56 Suffering Doesn’t Equal Remorse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices