Is there anyone in this world who doesn’t have regrets? Even Bill Gates, one of the richest people on the planet, has his share of regrets.
Why do we regret? It’s because we think, “What if I had taken another path or made a different decision? Maybe I’d be in a better place now—healthier, wealthier, or happier.”
The problem with this way of thinking is that no matter where you are, there’s always someone—real or imaginary—who seems better off than you.
What we really need is a change in perspective, not our situation. A shift that says: “Where I am today is fine, and I can make things better from here, starting now.”
Or, there’s the other route: contentment. Be content with what you’ve achieved. Be content with who you are. Be content with the people and environment around you.
Either way, sitting around regretting things has got to be one of our favorite time-wasting habits. But if we can cut it short, imagine how much energy and time we’d save—not to mention avoiding all that frustration and negativity.