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Get to the root of your guilt
Get to the root of your guilt

Do some soul-searching and figure out why you’re feeling guilty (this, as opposed to ruminating over it), says marriage and family counsellor Jameela Jackson. If you feel like you should be volunteering at your kids’ school more, ask yourself why you haven’t. Have other parents made comments that make you feel like you’re not doing enough? You know what’s best for you and your family, so getting to the bottom of your guilt will help you find an effective way to address what, if anything, you need to do.

If you’ve been harbouring feelings of guilt from wronging someone however, especially a parent or older relative, say something. You’ll feel better if you get those feelings out in the open, rather than feeling regret when it’s too late.