Sleepless Scribbles

Learning to Live with Regrets

Everyone talks about living without regrets, like it's this ultimate goal we should all strive for. But honestly, I don't think that's possible for every situation. Sometimes, I can't help but think about how things might have been different—how I might be in a better place now if I'd made different choices. Like, maybe I'd be doing better mentally if I hadn't jumped into a relationship when I didn't even fully understand myself.

Of course, there's no guarantee that everything would have turned out perfectly, but maybe it would've been better than where I am now. I get that it's good to live without regrets if you can, but I don't see why I have to force myself into that mindset just because it's supposed to be 'healthy.' I think it's okay to have a few regrets and still be mentally okay. The key is to accept that those were the choices I made, and I can't change them. All I can do is find ways to move forward.

Eventually, things will get better. I'll reach a point where I don't even have to worry about whether I regret certain things or not. It's fine to have regrets—just don't let them consume you. The past can't be changed, so the best I can do is focus on what's in front of me and figure out how to improve my situation now.