OPINION: NEUROSCIENCE – COUNTERFACTUAL THINKING

As our knowledge of the brain’s functions increases, we can redesign our mindsets and environments, says Amy Brann in her final column in the series. This issue: How we should really engage with Regret

  'Don’t worry about it!’ ‘It wasn’t really your fault!’ ‘None of us are perfect!’ They all sound like perfectly reasonable reassurances you might offer to a friend. Sitting with our pain, our hurt – our regret can be hard. When was the last time you gave thanks for your regrets? It’s probably not a regular on your to-do list....

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