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Regret Can Be All-Consuming—A Neurobehavioral Scientist Explains How to Overcome It
By J. Kim Penberthy — 2022
Remorse and sorrow from a bad choice can haunt you for years, even decades. But there are evidence-based ways to move past regret.
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