Do you feel like you’ve wasted so much time in your life? In the past year? In the past decade? Rest assured that everyone feels this way sometimes, so if you’re feeling stuck, go easy on yourself—and let’s find a way out. We’ll start by tackling why you might feel this way, and give you some important things to keep in mind as you shift your perspective. Then, we’ll share some strategies to move forward—strategies shared with us (and now with you) by life coach and personal growth expert Guy Reichard.
Things You Should Know
- Focus on the present and accept the past as a lesson. Stop wasting time thinking about how you’ve wasted time!
- Practice gratitude for the good things that are in your life. Reflect on the time you feel you’ve wasted and consider the positive things that have come out of that time.
- To accept your past and move forward, get out of your comfort zone by trying a new hobby, taking a class, or making a career change.
Steps
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Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about mental health, check out our in-depth interview with Guy Reichard .
References
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