How do you deal with regret?

Question

I just took this state reading comprehension test that is given once every year and during the test i was all happy and turned it in. When i turn it in i suddenly realize i forget to blend in my "quotes" kind of like weaving the quote into the paragraph. So there are 3 of those questions and I am totally left with regret of not realizing what happened.

I wrote something like this : "Mr.Willis cared for her everyday."(P 23) helps the reader realize that he is a caring person.
It should have been more like : Being a caring person, "Mr.Willis cared for her everyday." ( P12)

I usually do fine but for some reason when it came to today..the real thing..i forgot.

I know there's nothing i can do now and i can only think about next year but
what about this year?
Why did i just suddenly forget to blend/weave the quotes in?
Why am i left with this huge pain of regret and cant move on and is there anyway i can give myself self comfort?

Answer 1

Your last question.... I wonder how much you believe you have to be perfect?

For your future.... how about relaxation and concentration techniques? Sometimes nerves and panic get the better of us under pressure, as in exams, and we forget things we'd remember 9 times out of 10. Self-confidence helps, but the belief "I HAVE TO get it right" can put us in a driven space, to our disadvantage.

Answer 2

Sometimes we forget to do things. It happens to the best of us. All we can do is learn from our mistakes and try not to repeat. Don't worry too much about it.

Answer 3

Yeah, you're definetly too hard on yourself. This is the first time and by your reaction - it'll be the last time! Give yourself a break, okay? Good luck!

Answer 4

everything happens for a reason...my friend