How do I know if I did the right thing?
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Updated: May 25, 2022
Anonymous
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Oct 18, 2020
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It takes time for one person to know if they did the right thing. In life we should always be asking ourselves, what is the right next step? Through time and self reflection will we see if we made the right decision. If you did not do the right things, that is ok! Nobody is perfect and we as humans always make mistakes. It's apart of life. But taking the next right step is taking the responsibility of learning from your mistakes so you dont do it again. Thats when you will be able to learn what the next right step is. That is when you will know you did the right thing. It's also balancing what you think is right in your head and right in your heart. Always follow your heart â¤
Anonymous
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Oct 22, 2020
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As long as it stands up to your moral standards. If you hurt someone for your own benefit, I wouldn't say that was the right thing to do but in the end its what feels right and what you thought best, not easiest or quickest. Hurting someone with your choice would also mean that it wasn't the right thing to do, for example, you decided to break up with someone because you felt as tho you weren't treating them right. was it the right thing to do? maybe you could have tried to tear them better or talk to them about it instead of acting on your own. In the end what you think is right has to help you or a person in the long run. cheap tricks and excuses are almost never the right thing to do.
Anonymous
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Nov 28, 2020
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Sometimes, doing the right thing means that you don't feel right. Sometimes you have to do things that will hurt other people, and that will hurt you. But remember that it is for the best. Remind yourself that you are doing the right thing and if that hurts other people in the process, then that's that. They may get mad, but then they'll get over it. Sometimes you just need to do things that will hurt other people, but in the long run it will be the right thing for them. Don't let it get into your head, it will get better eventually, and if that person doesn't see that eventually, than they really aren't your friends. Real friends realize that you have their best interest at heart and they will thank you for that!
Anonymous
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Nov 29, 2020
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Sometimes it's hard to tell if you made the right decision or not, but most of the time if you feel good about the thing you've done and that thing has done someone else or something else good too you know you've done the right thing. If you have a bad feeling about something that sometimes can just be overthinking and it helps clearing your brain of negative thoughts, calming down and just trying to think straight without any of the bad thoughts floating around. That way you can really think about it without getting stressed out. Do things that help you feel calm and safe to clear your head.
Stewie92
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Dec 16, 2020
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The right thing can be different for everyone. One persons right thing is the wrong for another. What you need to ask yourself is the thing you did, did it bring you peace? Is your life a little bit easier now. Did anyone get hurt? If it helped you feel better and move on and no one got physically hurt then it was the right thing for you. It may take some time for you to understand that it was the right thing to do. Sometimes it is better to care for yourself and put your happiness in front of others.
Anonymous
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May 5, 2021
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You know if you did the right thing when you get something beneficial out of your action or you know because you begin to feel good about yourself. Sometimes people tend to overthink their actions, and that can lead to someone questioning whether they did the right thing or not. Regardless, you can always tell by the people around you and the way you’re feeling. Do you feel good after what you just did? Could you tell someone what you just did without getting in trouble? If so, then you probably did do the right thing. It’s important to ask yourself those questions.
HoneySugar004
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May 5, 2021
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The way I see it, there is no truly right thing. You can try to think about whether it was right or wrong, but you won't be able to get an answer. If you're worried that you may have hurt someone or inflicted pain on another, if you find an opportunity, apologizing would be the best option. Otherwise, don't put too much thought into it. We are imperfect beings, and sometimes we can do the 'wrong' things, and that's okay! What matters is what you are doing after. All you can do is follow your own guts because often staying true to your heart and passions is doing right for you!
honey1755
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May 23, 2021
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There will never be a way we can be completely positive that something we do is the right thing and that’s exactly why stressing out about it and letting thoughts like those control your emotions is something that almost always leads to frustration or will easily make you feel upset. When you realize that you let a thought or a question like this overwhelm you, remind yourself what you’re doing. Treat yourself kinder. Things that are in the past and that cannot be changed, you shouldn’t allow to let change your future too. That’s something you have control of if you let yourself be present, so focus on that instead. You made it this far without knowing if every single choice you made in your entire life was right or wrong so take a deep breath and give yourself some credit.
amyluvvssu2
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Jul 14, 2021
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Ask yourself what you would think if your best friend or a close family member did that thing. If you think it is the right thing, then you know it was right. If you don't think it was the right thing, that it probably isn't.
In your heart, you know what is right or wrong, and whether what you are doing is right or wrong. Look for ways to find the answer within yourself. Try thinking of other ways of finding the answer within yourself, by creating different scenarios, and posing the same question to yourself.
AMomentInTime1830
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Jul 24, 2021
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Thats a question that only you can ever answer. It’s hard to know what the right thing is, and it can be quite overwhelming and confusing trying to figure it out. Only you will know if you’ve done the right thing, which may not be the best for others but the best for you at the time in that decision. You have to be okay with the choices you make, and know that sometimes you won’t please everyone, but ultimately you’re the one who has to be comfortable with the choice. The next step will be the outcome and how that is for you. If something turns out a way that you aren’t comfortable with, then it’s your choice to change it. You have the control and nothing is ever a permanent “one†way.
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