You can rewrite the story in your mind to feel better, but that won’t stop you from ending up in a similar situation again.

Rationalizing bad choices allows the pattern to continue indefinitely and can compound into worse problems. You can minimize the damage caused by bad decisions by admitting them to yourself early.

Remember your mistakes. Revisit them regularly to learn from them. The purpose of remembering isn’t self-punishment—it’s a tool for forming better judgment.

Collect your mistakes as lessons.

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