How to Avoid Saying and Doing Things You’ll Regret

At some point, we’ve all said or done things which we’ve later regretted. On the spur of the moment, you may have blurted out a few choice words or acted out without carefully thinking things through.

It’s precisely in these moments that we’ve got to overcome the temptation of instant gratification from saying exactly what’s on our mind without filtering it. Because saying and doing things which you’ll later regret could have dire consequences, especially in an age of social media where everything you put out there can be magnified.

In this episode, I share a few steps that you can take to prevent yourself for blurting things you may later regret. I also share a story that illustrates the importance of becoming more discerning about our words and actions, especially when we’re triggered.