If only… Strategies to deal with regret
Have you ever wondered what would have happened if you had made a different decision at a critical point in your life? Most of us experience regret when our decisions negatively impact us or others. We wonder about missed opportunities, the feeling behind fear of missing out (FOMO). Research suggests that, in the short term, we are more likely
Is fear of failure holding you back?
“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” (Mark Twain) We have the unique capacity to imagine potential future scenarios. It is a valuable cognitive ability which allows us to problem-solve and prepare to deal with challenges. However, our imagination can be fertile, conjuring up various worst-case scenarios, thinking about “what
Resilience- how we deal with life challenges
Life can present us with challenges, often changing our lives significantly. These changes can trigger a range of thoughts and emotions. For example, during the pandemic, we had to learn to study and work online, stay at home and find ways to connect with our family and friends in different ways. We could not plan as
Bouncing back from setbacks
Feeling frustrated things have not worked out as you hoped? Sometimes, despite our continued efforts, we do not achieve the results we want. Setbacks can occur unexpectedly, and they can catch us by surprise. It is understandable to feel frustrated and even disappointed when things do not work out the way we hope. At first, it may be