Is Guilt Killing Your Happiness?

Is Guilt Killing Your Happiness?

Guilt is a self-focused reaction that occurs when we feel we have failed to meet a particular standard, whether it is our own expectation or someone else’s. It is often accompanied by regret and the wish that we could go back and do things differently. However, not...
The Hidden Effects of Unforgiveness on Health and Aging

The Hidden Effects of Unforgiveness on Health and Aging

Unforgiveness is an act of revenge, and we have two types of revenge. The first one involves a contractual relationship between people or groups, dependent on apology and remorse. While the second type may stem from the wish to free oneself from pain and move on....
How to forgive yourself and others

How to forgive yourself and others

By the time we retire, we have our share of regrets which we, unfortunately, allow tie us to the past. Being unable to forgive ourselves and others; we spend useful time thinking about what could have been instead of planning on what could be. Forgiveness is not an...