18 - Two Simple Steps to Navigate Guilt

Have you ever wished you could calm yourself down when you feel guilt come over you, but just can’t quite figure out how? In this episode, Elizabeth offers two simple steps to begin to ease feelings of guilt when they arise. Elizabeth also explores the ways guilt can present itself and typically the reasons that feelings of guilt appear in the first place.Lastly, she suggests the possibility that guilt can actually serve as an ally, if we can understand what’s underneath it and offer ourselves permission to get our healthy needs met. . Key Takeaways: Unchecked guilt can lead to shame. Curiosity can help us explore what might be the underlying issue beneath the guilt. Underneath guilt is typically a healthy need that, if given permission for and attended to, can allow us to act with greater authenticity and integrity.