The psychology of regret: how inaction affects our sense of self

We all have experienced regret, perhaps after making a hurtful comment or acting in a way that later turns out to be harmful. Regret is a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment at something that you have done, or failed to do. Psychologists Shai Davidai and Tom Gilovich have investigated the psychology of regret, illuminating a surprising and profound conclusion.

 
The regrets that will trouble us the most are not the mistakes or errors we made, but rather the actions we failed to take. Their study explores the psychology of the ideal self, its relationship with our most fierce regrets, and how it is possible to turn a regret into something positive.

 
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