To err is human,” we’re told, but we sometimes aren’t told how to move on after we’ve messed up – other than to feel lousy about it. Acts of commission or omission can haunt us and/or hold us back emotionally. First, if you struggle with this issue, it’s important for you to celebrate something good and important: your pain, guilt or shame means you’re probably not a sociopath. Sociopaths, who struggle with empathy and personal responsibility, tend to be rather unbothered by their mistakes. So, Congrats. This isn’t you; otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article.
