Have you ever caught yourself using the word “should” a lot in your life? I SHOULD have gone to the gym today, I SHOULD have had less wine, I SHOULD have studies more for my test, I SHOULD have called my friend today. Or whatever. Stephen Guise author of “How to Be an Imperfectionist” recommends we use the words “could have” instead of “should have.” He says, “Do this when reviewing past actions because you really don’t know exactly how something might have turned out. It’s also much more empowering.” Try this today and catch yourself whenever you use the word “should” and re-state the sentence using the word “could.” See how this changes how you feel.
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