We
all experience some guilt, some more than
others. Guilt is a waste of mental energy and a
major source of stress. Guilt is the signal that
you have a working conscience, and some guilt is
appropriate. If you've done something wrong,
it's good that you feel a little guilty. If your
guilt is from a wrong action on your part, set
about making it right so that you avoid feeling
shame. Recognize that you are feeling guilty.
Sometimes it is obvious because it occupies our
minds and can reveal itself in the form of
stress.
Try to
think about what event makes you feel the most
guilty. Is there anything you can do to make
this situation better?
From now
on you Modify your behavior so that it will not
happen again. From now on you allow yourself to
see how your mistake that made you feel guilty
helped you to become a better person, and if you
still feel guilty, know that it is not necessary
or productive.
A lot of
guilt comes from other people telling us
directly or insinuating that we should feel
guilty. No one has the right to make you feel
guilty. Realize that many people who attempt to
play on your guilt are controlling or
manipulating you - true friends with your best
interests at heart will offer you the
opportunity to confess and unburden yourself,
and help you make amends, then bolster you
positively.
