If only... : finding freedom from regret /
Robert L. Leahy, PHD.
- vii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-237) and index.
Introduction Step 1. Understand Regret 1. What Is Regret? 2. How Regret Works Step 2. Learn to Make Good Decisions 3. What Assumptions Drive Your Decisions and Feed Your Regret? 4. How Do You Perceive Risk? 5. Does Anticipating Regret Lead You to Action or Inaction? 6. Making a Choice Step 3. Make Regret Work for You 7. Coping Effectively with Disappointing Outcomes 8. Stepping Away from Rumination 9. Learning from Guilt 10. Using Productive Regret A Final Word. Looking Back While Looking Ahead Resources References Index
"It's hard to envision a life without some regrets. We imagine what might have been if we had taken a different path at some key juncture in the past, whether about a relationship, a missed opportunity, or choosing where to live. Regret can make people feel disappointed, ashamed, and immobilized--but it also can be a powerful tool for self-knowledge and change. In this uplifting guide, renowned psychologist Robert Leahy demonstrates how to make regret work to our advantage. Using cutting-edge skills based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Leahy shows how to get unstuck from regret and make decisions with more clarity and confidence. You are the author of your life, so go out and write the next chapter--and then live it"--