Whether it’s something as minor as sending an ill-thought-out WhatsApp at 2am or something more major like staying in a job that wasn’t the right fit for you, we all have regrets.

According to Stephenson, the key is to reframe them into something that you can take positive learnings from.

“When you are walking a path that feels authentic, that feels as though you can breathe freely, you reflect on all of what led you to where you are, with a sense of thanksgiving,” she says.

“Even the crappy bits. They don’t become less crappy, you just start to see everything through a different lens.

“You stop thinking, ‘What if I did that or didn’t do that’, because you love where you are.

Loving life often leads not only to generosity towards others, but most importantly, generosity towards ourselves…”

For a positive reminder of times when you’ve excelled in the past, try harnessing your senses.

Using your sense of smell to evoke positive memories can be as simple as spraying a perfume that takes you back to a moment in time.

For example, the cedarwood and orange blossom in a perfume like My Way might prompt memories of enriching travels and encounters with interesting people, giving you a reminder that you’re on the right path when you need it.

We spoke to a psychologist about how to know if you're on the right path