Let go of that GUILT

Perfection is not real: it is an imaginary concept. You will make mistakes, you will fail, you will forget and unfortunately, you will feel guilt.

At some point in your life, guilt will settle on your soul like a heavy blanket.

It will weigh you down, force you to dwell on your blunders and make you question your value as a human being.

Above all things though, guilt is something that can be set free.

You can begin to lessen the weight and eventually let go of the shame you feel.

Here are six simple methods you can try in order to ease your guilt. Remember that you deserve to live a happy life, and are more than capable of doing so.

Let It Out

By expressing your guilt externally you will minimise the pressure you feel in your inner world. Talk to someone you trust; a partner, best friend or loved one and allow yourself to vent. Articulating your thoughts - particularly the negative ones - can be extremely therapeutic.

If you don't particularly want to share your woes with another person you can always write them down instead. A 2013 study found that writing down worries and then throwing that piece of paper away can actually clear our minds and make us feel better. So give it a go, it's worth a try.

Kindness

Spreading kindness is a fantastic aspiration to have throughout your life, but we often forget how important it is to be kind to ourselves. When you're feeling guilty, try to give yourself a break and forgive yourself. Forgiveness does not mean condoning your actions or making excuses for yourself, it is simply an act of kindness that you are worthy of.

Clarify Your Values

Guilt is often a product of working outside of our morals, principles and values. Past wrongs can't be made right, but they can certainly be a guide to our how we live our lives in the future.

By clarifying your morals and values you can ensure you live by them, reducing the chances of feeling guilty. Identify, clarify and then live in accordance with them.

Don't Procrastinate

Procrastination and allowing tasks to sit by undone can often lead to guilt. All you need to do to relieve that guilt is start working on that errand! Weirdly enough, studies have found that guilt-ridden people tend to perform better at tasks and social interactions.

So, make that phone call, do that paper work, reply to that email: just do the thing and let the guilt ebb away.

Laugh

Although it may be the last thing you want to do right now, laughing releases endorphins, which make us feel better. Laughter really is the best medicine for healing wounds created by self-loathing. Experiment with what you find funny and use it as a tool for when you need perking up.

Apologise

If it is possible for you to do so: apologise. Take responsibility and at least attempt to make amends! By cleaning up your mess you stop yourself from wallowing in it. Just make sure you are genuinely sorry for your actions as no one believes or accepts a false apology.

(Excerpts from KATHERINE D Living Life to the Fullest the Easy Way, Every Day! )