[header] How to not dwell on the past [title] Express your hurt. [step] There are many sources of pain in life. You may have made a mistake, regret a decision, failed to take an opportunity, hurt someone, or were hurt by someone.
[header] How to not dwell on the past [title] Express your hurt. [step] There are many sources of pain in life. You may have made a mistake, regret a decision, failed to take an opportunity, hurt someone, or were hurt by someone.
The first step is to let it go. Talking about the situation in which you were hurt will help you acknowledge and forgive yourself. Instead of reliving your past over and over in your head, get it out. [substeps] Express yourself by writing in a journal, talking to a trusted friend or family member, or talking to a professional counselor. Turn to your local hospital or a professional. They can help you work through your emotions, forgive yourself, and help remove the source of your pain. Without really feeling hurt, you will likely remain sad, angry, and disappointed for the rest of your life. [substeps] You do not have to cry, scream, or show that you were hurt all of the time.