Regret can weigh heavily, but it also shows what matters to you. You can learn from the past without being trapped by it.
Regret is the painful feeling of wishing you had done something differently. It can be about a decision, a relationship, a missed chance, or words you cannot take back. Some regret is useful because it teaches and guides future choices. Regret becomes harmful when it turns into constant rumination or self-blame. Processing what happened, accepting what cannot be changed, and practising self-forgiveness can help you move forward with more peace.