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November 11, 2025 - Here’s Why It’s Okay to Feel Sad After Making the Right Decision
Surrender to what is, release control, and trust that everything will unfold as it’s meant to in its own time.
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November 11, 2025
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Here’s Why It’s Okay to Feel Sad After Making the Right Decision
You already know this.
From the small to the big things, life is full of decisions – it is cliché, but it is true, and a very persistent truth at that.
If your choices are beautiful, so too will you be. - Epictetus, philosopher
The truth of this statement is without question, but what isn’t usually considered when looking at quotes like these is that right (or beautiful) choices don’t always feel good.
In fact, they can feel quite contrary – they can leave you feeling worse than you felt before you made the decision...
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Ever feel like your relationship is stuck on repeat?
Maybe it’s that same issue you keep butting heads over, or perhaps the same exact pattern in every argument. It can feel exhausting. And it can also feel like nothing is getting resolved.
To be fair, this can extend to friendships, too. Maybe you’re the one always reaching out, always trying to make plans, constantly checking in… only to be met with radio-silence when you don’t take action.
These downward spirals can drain our energy, leaving us feeling stretched too thin.
But when is enough enough…
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Revisit the Right Choice
You made a choice that felt right. You weighed the options, but weeks later you still think about what you didn’t choose and wonder why you can’t just move on. Every choice closes other doors, and even the right ones can carry grief. That sadness doesn’t mean you chose wrong though, it shows that your choice mattered.
We’re taught that good decisions should bring certainty, but emotions rarely work that cleanly. You can feel peace and doubt at the same time. But recognize your mixed emotions as a sign of growth and heart.
Grief after a decision is useful, it reveals what you value most. When you let yourself feel both the loss and the relief, you gain insight instead of rushing past it.
Think about a decision you’ve made recently. Write down one thing you miss about the path you didn’t take and what that feeling might be trying to tell you. Honor what mattered, then ask: How can I stay loyal to those “missing pieces” while still trusting the choice I made? Notice how this reflection shapes your perspective through the week, and return to it the next time you question whether you made the right call.
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Today's Affirmation
I bring my best self to every situation.
I experience my emotions with compassion and nonjudgment.
I practice gratitude for everything that brings me joy…
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