Indicator #10
I let go of my guilt from past mistakes
“Weekly Wellness Check-in” is an ongoing weekly post appearing on Mondays, in which I present one indicator from a checklist of positive mental health attributes. Take a look at the indicator and think about how it applies to you, keeping in mind it is an important factor of well-being. We all excel at some things, and need to work on others. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10; One, meaning I am a failure at this, and ten, meaning I have no room for improvement. Nobody may record a 1 or a 10 because there are no failures, and nobody is perfect. If you are happy with where you placed yourself, consider the indicator a strength. If you aren’t, think about a “realistic” place you would like to get to and how you might carry it out. My hope is that you will give it some gentle thought. I’d love to hear your tips on how to make each a strength in the comment section.
Previous weeks…
Indicator #1 I get a good night’s sleep so I feel healthy and alert
Indicator #2 I eat healthy foods to promote health and well being
Indicator #3 I exercise regularly
Indicator #4 I avoid mood altering substances (unless taken as prescribed).
Indicator #5 I make time each week to engage in activities that give me pleasure
Indicator #6 I have friends and family that I can talk to whenever I need a sense of connectedness
Indicator #7 I live in a home that feels safe and nurturing
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- Indicator #8 I actively seek solutions for the complaints I have regarding my life, work, and school
- Indicator #9 I know how to forgive myself and others who have hurt me in the past
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Wellness
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Barbara Scoville, LCSW 
As we discussed this week, a problem I have is “perceived” guilt, or guilt that I feel that isn’t really for anything I can control. I think a part of letting go of past mistakes is letting go of things beyond your control and the problems that may arise because of them.
Just a thought, as this has been on my mind this week.
Great comment Jennifer! The burden of things beyond our control is heavy. Just a thought…I wonder how much it contributes to the literal “heaviness” of depression. And of course the next thought is… if we let go of perceived guilt…would it lead to literally feeling depression lift?
That would depend on if the guilt was tied to the depression and/or if the depression goes beyond the guilt.