JAKARTA - Feelings of guilt are feelings of regret over the thoughts, words, or actions taken. This can happen when you feel you have hurt someone, made mistakes, or violated your personal moral code of ethics. Feeling guilty in some cases can become positive emotions and can even help you learn from mistakes.

Unfortunately, people can also use a tactic that creates a sense of guilt to manipulate others into doing things they don't want to do. Whether it's inappropriate guilt, appropriate guilt, or guilt caused by others. There is an effective way to deal with and deal with guilt, whether new or pre-empted from Psych Central, Tuesday, July 9.

Acknowledging feelings

Sometimes the guilt is hidden behind anxiety or difficulty sleeping conditions. So this can make it difficult for you to determine what's really annoying. Identifying whether guilt is the root cause of these disorders can clarify the situation and help you determine the next steps that need to be taken.

Eliminate negative self-talk

Although it can trigger positive action, guilt can also cause you to associate this behavior with who you really are. So that it can lead to the emergence of inaccurate self-assessment and negative self-talk like 'I am evil'. For that, try to remember that even if the behavior is not appropriate, it does not determine who you really are.

Find out if there is a reason to feel guilty

Feelings of guilt are sometimes groundless because the person involved has moved on from the incident or has forgiven you.

So, think about asking the person how he really felt. You may be surprised to learn that you feel guilty for no reason.

Find out if there's any reason to feel guilty

Feelings of guilt are sometimes baseless because the people involved have moved on from the incident or have forgiven you. So, think about asking the person how he really felt. It could be that you would be surprised to learn that you felt guilty for no reason.

Remind yourself of everything you do

When you feel guilty, it will be difficult to remember all the positive things you do. Consider listing all the acts of kindness you give to others. You may find that the number of positive actions on the list is far more than the mistakes you feel.

It's okay to have a desire

Feelings of guilt are often rooted in concerns that you are selfish with time, money, or energy. However, keep in mind that no one can be everything for everyone all the time. You also have needs, and these needs are as valid as those of others.

Set a limit

Feelings of guilt can arise due to unclear boundaries. For example, you feel guilty when trying to communicate your needs to others. Or you may feel guilty when you don't do what other people ask for.

Setting healthy boundaries means clarifying your expectations. It determines what behavior you will receive from others and what behavior others expect from you. Applying these restrictions can help prevent feelings of guilt when dealing with other people.

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Sometimes, guilt indicates the need to apologize for the behavior taken. Once this change is made, feelings of regret often fade.

If you can't make up for mistakes on someone because he has died, you can try making a journal or write a letter saying what can't be said at that time. Then the journal was thrown away, raided, or burned as an act of ending.

Understand what you can control

Try checking sources of guilt and then determining what aspects you can control. For example, you are often haunted by feelings of guilt over mistakes that have occurred years ago. In order to reduce your guilt, it would be nice to focus on determining what you can do right now to improve the situation.

If nothing is done to change the situation, then harboring a sense of guilt will not result in the changes you are looking for. Try to be compassion for yourself and remember, there are some things that cannot be changed and that's okay.

Overcome mental health challenges

If mental health conditions or past trauma play a role in guilt, you should discuss with mental health experts. They can work with you to identify areas that may require help and offer strategies to manage feelings of guilt.

Nothing perfect

If you stick to the high standards, and the slightest violations make you feel guilty, it's a good idea to remind yourself that no one is perfect.

We all make mistakes.

Making mistakes doesn't mean you're a bad person. This means that you learn and develop when you live something called life just like everyone else.


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