Do you reflect on your past often?

[Flyback]

I rarely do myself and I think it may have a detrimental effect--I can't recall many memories from 5 years ago (further back is even worse) :Q. (Do you have to exercise the memory to retain it?)

Edit: I must admit that forgetting times with relatives is the worst, particularly those who have passed away. For some I can no longer recall any particular events but just remember their mannerisms and voice in general

 

[Regs]

High School memories... mostly vacation memories.

Usually something in the present triggers a memory from the past. It's normal not to remember them like a book.

 

[Alone]

I do, and I feel bad when I remember the crappy decisions I've made.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Yeah. I always remember the bad decisions I made, and then I remember the best times..which are always overshadowed by my bad memories.

 

[Jawo]

I always think back on how I could have improved something...I tend to be indecisive.

But I do think back of memories with family, vacations, friends, locations, directions.......

 

[SmoochyTX]

I used to. Definitely not anymore.

 

[Rachael]

I do all the time. I try not to as much, but I'm a pretty nostalgic person I think.

 

[moonbit]

Originally posted by: Rachael
I do all the time. I try not to as much, but I'm a pretty nostalgic person I think.

Same here. I also remember the emotions I felt pretty clearly, so I have to be careful.

 

[moshquerade]

Past loves, missed opportunities... I may reflect on those and wonder if I made the right decisions.

 

[miri]

Yes

I have moved all around the world and the country

There are a lot of people I miss that are thousands of miles away

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Past loves, missed opportunities... I may reflect on those and wonder if I made the right decisions.

Oh I completely forgot about "those" memories. It's especially hard when someone has a inner locus of control when the blame themselves for everything and not on external factors.

 

[IGBT]

Originally posted by: Alone
I do, and I feel bad when I remember the crappy decisions I've made.

..lessons learned. Makes us experienced.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: moonbit

Originally posted by: Rachael
I do all the time. I try not to as much, but I'm a pretty nostalgic person I think.

Same here. I also remember the emotions I felt pretty clearly, so I have to be careful.

Ditto... except I'm not so good about the "be careful" part.