How do you rebuild trust in yourself after making a terrible decision?

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I made a decision last year that hurt people I care about and I am still living with the consequences. Beyond the external damage I have lost faith in my own judgment and second-guess every decision now. How do you learn to trust yourself again after failing badly?

nora_baker · Accepted Answer

Self-trust is rebuilt the same way other-trust is: through consistent small actions over time. Make decisions and follow through on them. Start with low-stakes choices and build upward. Trust is a track record not a feeling.

jacob_robinson · Answer

Also make the distinction between a bad decision and being a bad person. Good people make terrible decisions sometimes, especially under stress, grief, or limited information. What you do afterward matters more than the mistake.

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