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What if we regret it? Now we’re worried. Image: Thinkstock.

Regret Is Inevitable (And That's OK)

Most people view regret as a sign of personal failure. As a sign that they have made some sort of error. The more serious they believe that error to be, the more regret they feel. It’s as if people view decisions as diverging paths, with one side leading to happiness and the other leading to regret. If you’re smart, you’ll choose the correct path. Therefore, when you end up experiencing regret, it’s evidence that you were foolish enough to choose the “wrong” path.

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For people who feel things deeply, just BEING is an intense experience. Image: Thinkstock.

4 Survival Tips For The Sensitive Soul

Dear Sensitive Soul: Are you having a hard time right now? Me too. I think a lot of us are.

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There is no switch-off button in there — it’s a constant cycle of thoughts. Image: NBC.

6 Things Only Over-Thinkers Will Understand

Your barista was less friendly than usual…Are you not on good terms anymore? Maybe something has happened in his/her life. You wonder what might’ve happened. Should you have asked them? Maybe they thought you were rude for not caring. Maybe they didn’t want you to ask because they just wanted to deal with it themselves. Maybe they were just really deep in thought and didn’t notice you were there. Maybe you should’ve seemed more upbeat. Your coffee wasn’t as good today either. Is that related?

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Karlie Kloss is insecure, too (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Even Supermodels Hate The Way They Look 

You know we have a cultural problem when even Karlie Kloss and Miranda Kerr aren't immune to physical insecurity.

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Why Are the Lyrics Of Lullabies So Disturbing?

We think of lullabies as sweet and soothing, but their lyrics often reveal a darker side that’s just for momma.

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