# No regrets

Listening to the [Mel Robbins's podcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnUVdqyaoc4) on regrets was a 'ear'-opener.

One can have reqrets of action or inaction.

### 4 types of reqrets

1.  foundation - should've done the work
    
2.  boldness - should've taken the chance
    
3.  moral - should've done the right thing
    
4.  connection - should've reached out
    

'if only' regrets are upword counterfactuatual when the past could have been better. 

'at least' regrets are downword counterfactual when the past could have been worse. 

The latter is better.

### 3-step method to process regrets

1.  inward - self talk (treat yourself liked you'd treat a friend)
    
2.  outward - write and talk about (unburdening)
    
3.  forward - what have you learned
    
Happy Hackin'

#### References

* [What Makes a Good Life? This Study on 26,000 Regrets Will Guide You for the Rest of Your Life - Mel Robbins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnUVdqyaoc4)