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  Feels good to be free… You've been going through cycles of self-blame, regret, and constantly replaying mistakes in your mind.  You’d love to let go of the guilt, shame, and the heavy weight that drags you down, but you’re stuck.  You don’t know what to do. But I’m here to help you.  In this article, I will take you through 10 steps to forgive yourself and break free from the chains of self-criticism.  Keep reading to discover how you can start your journey toward healing and self-compassion. Read Also: You Need to Forgive Yourself 10 Steps to Forgive Yourself In this section, I'll take you through 10 steps to forgive yourself. 1. Acknowledge the Mistake Acknowledging your mistake is the first step toward self-forgiveness.  This means facing what you’ve done head-on, without trying to minimize, ignore, or justify it.  For instance, if you missed an important family event because of work, admit to yourself that you made a choice that hurt others. Denying or downplaying the mis

  Mistakes do happen Sometimes you find yourself unsettled by guilt over past mistakes, decisions you regret, or actions you wish you had handled differently.  You keep blaming yourself, replaying scenarios in your mind, imagining how life could be better if only you had made different choices or avoided those errors.  But despite all the self-blame, nothing changes. You end up trapped in a cycle of regret and self-criticism.  However, you need to know that you can offload this guilt and find peace by forgiving yourself.  In this article, I will explain why forgiving yourself is essential and the positive changes that will follow when you do.  Keep reading to learn more. Why You Need to Forgive Yourself Forgiving yourself is essential because it allows you to move forward and let go of guilt, shame, or regret that might be holding you back.  When you don't forgive yourself, you carry the weight of past mistakes, which can negatively impact your mental and emotional well-being.  Sel