Regret: such a short word that can carry massive weight! Do you know the feeling? Is there something you wish you had done or not done that still lingers on your mind—days, weeks, months, or even years later?
Sometimes we can find ourselves contemplating the adverse effects of regret, and we reflect on the past with a significant amount of sadness. In this episode, Darlene and Julie discuss some of their regrets, and they discuss how letting them propel you forward might be the perspective shift we need to become the strong women we want to be: ones who learn from our past. Let’s allow the experience, not the regret, to be our guide and give ourselves grace as we step forward with grit and confidence.
Viewing in an app? Full show notes here.
Articles We Mentioned or Know You’ll Love
Post-traumatic Growth: Finding Hope on the Other Side
Post-traumatic Growth sounds like an oxymoron; growth after trauma. But after talking with some childhood cancer survivors, I realized I know a lot of people exhibiting this phenomenon.
Essentially, it’s the idea that individuals can be Read more
All the Ways Gratitude Is the Game Changer You Need
Potentially, summer can be a time to recalibrate after a full school year or seize opportunities for a mid-year inventory on the goals set at the first of the year. For some of us, the slower daily rhythms can Read more
When Will I Be Ready to Date After My Husband’s Death?
When my husband passed away suddenly, I knew fairly quickly I would want to date again. For some, that might seem Read more
When Life Gives You a New Normal

I wouldn’t have given it a name, the gut-wrenching, upside down and inside out change in my life. But I was at a weekend women’s retreat led by a well-known author and
Read more
It’s OK to Be Assertive and Make Decisions
Have you ever been in a group of friends that is too nice? You know the scene: you’re all trying to decide what to do, but everyone keeps asking, “Well what do you want to do? What do you Read more
2 Ways to Break Free From Self-Sabotage
In a podcast episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Julie and Darlene talk about ruts that women fall into. (You can listen to that episode here.) You know, those tricky little potholes we run over from time Read more
Quote of the episode:
“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” Victoria Holt
Don’t miss these related episodes: Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028 and Conquering Struggles Women Will Face in Every Stage of Life with Dr. Zoe Shaw – 009!
Be sure to follow us on social media!
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Pinterest
#gritandgracelife