📣 Monday Mindset 💭 The Pain of Fear vs. The Pain of Regret – Which will YOU choose this week? We all face fear. Whether it’s making a big life change, starting a new project, or stepping into the unknown, the fear of failure often holds us back. But what about regret? The kind that stays with you far longer than fear ever will? 🉐 In Chinese, there are two distinct characters that reflect different types of regret: "悔" (huǐ) – The regret of trying and failing. This is the regret that comes after taking action and falling short. The pain is real, but it brings growth, lessons, and wisdom. "怨" (yuàn) – The regret of not trying at all. This regret lingers in the form of “what ifs,” the painful “I should have tried” thoughts that you carry with you forever. It’s the regret of never stepping out of your comfort zone. But here’s the truth: The second type of regret ("怨") is the one that truly hurts. When you try, even if you fail, you gain experience, resilience, and knowledge. But if you never take that step, you're left with the haunting question: What if I had just tried? 🚀 So, ask yourself: What dreams are you holding back due to fear? What opportunities are you avoiding because of uncertainty? What could you achieve if you simply took the chance? 👉 The pain of fear is temporary. The pain of regret for not trying lasts forever. 🌟 Let’s Connect If you’re ready to take action and stop holding back, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s share our journeys, challenges, and wins. Together, we can support one another in choosing action over regret. 👇 Comment below if you’re committed to choosing action over regret this week. Let’s inspire each other to move forward! 🏷️ #FearVsRegret #ThePowerOfAction #TakeTheLeap #NoRegrets #GrowthMindset #FearOfFailure #RegretOfNotTrying #ChineseWisdom #EntrepreneurJourney #MondayMotivation #BuildYourDream #ActionOverFear #OvercomingFear #InspirationToGrow Visual Credit: A big thank you to [@valuevisualized] for the incredible visuals in today’s post, capturing the essence of taking action and avoiding the pain of "怨" (yuàn). 🙌

Posted by Lily Claudia HammarlundSim at 2025-05-19 07:53:42 UTC