This is one of the hardest things to do as its natural to be self-critical. We are often too hard on ourselves and cause more pressure, stress, and tension than there needs to be. It is hard to let go of past mistakes and look forward to the future with anticipation and hopefulness. Living in regret will drown you and destroy your chances of moving forward with a new light and in a positive manner.

Take a look at who you are right now; not who you were 5 years ago. Remind yourself that everything you regret happened in the past and there is nothing you can do about it now. Take steps to improve your self-esteem. You can do this be creating a list of all your good qualities and how you plan to expand upon them. It also helps to make the decision of who you want to be from this point on.

Some ways to help yourself accomplish your goals to become a better person include the following:

• Do not create unnecessary barriers on yourself


• Remove walls and obstacles that may stand in your way


• Tell friends and loved ones of your decision so they can help you stay motivated


• Do not let your past disable you from moving forward

If you find yourself constantly looking on your past mistakes and failures, look for ways to find closure from them. Perhaps you were rude to someone in high school and you feel that you simply made their life miserable, now is the time to make amends with this person. Keep in mind that this person probably won't like you too much and an apology 20 years later may not do them justice for the heartache you caused them all those years ago. Part of making amends is being able to have a thick skin and accept criticism. While criticism is often hard to accept, find ways to turn it into a positive thing. Perhaps you can look upon the things people said and find ways to change your personality so next time they will only have positive things to say about you.

Even though we should be able to let go of the past, it is often more of a challenge than we realize. Consider hiring a professional psychiatrist to help you learn different tools and techniques that will help you become a better person. They can set weekly goals to help you stay on track and they also can help you get out the past regrets you have and find ways to overcome them and move forward with hope and a desire to be a better person.

Another thing that can help you move forward with no regrets is to spend time on yourself. Start taking care of your body now so it will still be around when you are 60! Practice daily meditation and remove all the past bad influences from your memory. Work on concentrating on only the positive things and focusing on how you can be a better person. Exercise is a great way to stay in a positive state because the body releases endorphins when you exercise. Endorphins are known for being natural mood enhancers and they can help you get over your past struggles and stay positive.