Are we responsible for our own feelings?

Are we responsible for our own feelings?

Our feelings, whether good or bad, are our property. Our feelings are our responsibility; others’ feelings are their responsibility. If other people feel sad, it is their sadness. This does not mean that they do not need someone else to be with them in their sadness and to empathize with them.

How do I stop being responsible for others?

5 Ways to Stop Feeling Over-Responsible for Others

1. 1) Set your boundaries! Boundaries are where we begin and another person ends.
2. 2) Boundaries are about YOU.
3. 3) You can’t change other people.
4. 4) You get to decide what you’re willing to put up with.
5. 5) Don’t stress over someone’s negative response.

Can you make someone else happy?

Well, the good news is: No one and no thing can cause you to be happy. In fact, people and things don’t cause happiness at all. It’s what you think about those other people and things that determines whether you feel happy or sad. Just as money can’t make you happy, other people can’t make you happy either.

Why do I feel so bad for others?

You feel sad about other peoples problems because you have empathy for that person whether you know them or not. Its a bodies natural reaction to feel bad for someone who is having a problem.

What should I do if I did something wrong?

Admit that you did something wrong. Just stay calm, and speak matter-of-factly about the situation. Your reaction to being caught may have an impact on your punishment; you don’t want to make things worse. Don’t try and justify your actions. Say, “I know what I did was wrong, and I’m sorry.”

How do you accept a mistake?

How to Accept Past Mistakes

1. Talk it through with someone.
2. Own up to your mistakes.
3. Empathize with anyone you’ve hurt.
4. Make amends with those you’ve wronged.
5. Plan what you could do better next time.
6. Look for the life lesson.
7. Separate yourself from the mistakes.
8. Challenge your negative thoughts.

Can your past come back to haunt?

The past will always come back to haunt you unless you find a way to work out the problems and let them go. “There are different ways the past comes into the present. However, if you are only focusing on your past, then you are most certainly limiting your future.

How do I stop regretting about the past?

How to Overcome Regret

1. Own up to it. Accept your responsibility in the negative experience.
2. Move on. Let go of what you cannot and could not control.
3. Apologize. If you hurt another person—whether intentionally or inadvertently—apologize, mend bridges, or otherwise express how you feel.
4. Free yourself.
5. Learn from it.
6. Say thanks.