Many people who have trouble moving beyond mistakes suffer from unrealistic expectations for themselves.  It is laudable to hold yourself to a high standard of behavior, but demanding perfection of yourself will only cause pain for you and those close to you.  Ask yourself, “Is this mistake really as bad as I’m making it out to be?”  If you examine it honestly, more often than not the answer will be “no.”  When the answer is “yes,” all you can do is insist upon yourself that you learn even more from this mistake.  Show compassion for yourself, as you would for others.  Consider whether you would treat your best friend so harshly if he or she made the exact same mistake.  In almost all cases, you would show compassion and support.  In this case, remember that you should really be your own best friend, and act accordingly with compassion. Forgiving others for their transgressions can be very difficult sometimes, and yet it is so often still easier than forgiving ourselves for even small mistakes.  If, as the old saying goes, “forgiveness begins at home,” then you need to be able to start with yourself.  You may see it as a foolish task, but it may help you to verbally forgive yourself — as in, literally saying “I forgive myself for spending the rent money on a night out on the town.”  Some people may find writing down the mistake and a self-forgiveness on a piece of paper, then crumpling and discarding it, to be equally effective.  Forgiving yourself serves as a self-reminder that you are not your mistakes.  You are not a mistake, an error, or somehow defective.  Instead, you are an imperfect being who makes mistakes like everyone else, and grows because of them. If you are struggling with letting go of a mistake, it is good to remind yourself that holding on may well be bad for your own health and detrimental to the well-being of those closest to you as well.  You owe it to your body and to your loved ones to find a way to get past your error.  When you experience guilt, chemicals are released in your body that can increase heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and disrupt proper digestion, muscle relaxation, and critical thinking skills.  Excessive guilt can thus be literally harmful to your health. The saying “misery has company” has real merit, because someone who doesn't allow himself a break from guilt tends to drag down all those around him as well.  You will likely be more withdrawn and more critical of others because of guilt over your mistake, and your spouse, children, friends, and even pets will suffer part of the price for it. Once you have owned up to your mistake, done your best to make amends, and forgiven yourself for it, you need to be able to let it go and worry about it no longer.  It should exist only in the form of the lesson learned that will benefit you going forward.  When you find your mind drifting back to your mistake and the guilt you felt over it, remind yourself that you have been forgiven.  Say it out loud if necessary to remind yourself that the case is closed.  Some people find help in the process by using the Positive Emotion Refocusing Technique, or PERT.  To do it, close your eyes and take two deep, long, purposeful breaths.  On the third breath, start to picture either someone you love deeply or an image of natural beauty and serenity.  As you keep breathing, explore this “happy place” and bring your guilt in with you.  Find your path to letting go and finding peace within this space, then open your eyes and leave your guilt behind. Moving forward from mistakes will help you to live your life without regrets.  Remember, it is better to learn from mistakes than regret not trying.  What is true for toddlers trying to walk or children trying to ride a bike is true for adults dealing with a mistake:  falling down is practice, and getting up to try again is progress.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut yourself some slack. Forgive yourself. Care for yourself and those around you. Move forward.

Article: A foot soak in lemon juice for about 10 minutes is a great way to remove excess dead and dry skin from your feet.  The acid in the lemon juice helps make the dead and dry skin easier to remove.  After your feet have soaked for the 10 minutes, use a pumice stone or foot file to remove the dead and dry skin. Foot razors/shavers are available for purchase at many drug and department stores, but are not recommended by doctors.  They have also become illegal to use in a spa setting in many states.  The reason is that they can cause nicks and cuts on your feet which can very easily become infected - especially in a spa environment. Put a spoonful of olive oil in a small bottle with a lid.  Add a few drops of lemon or lavender oil to the bottle.  Place the lid tightly on the bottle and shake until the liquid inside the bottle turns thick and milky.  Apply to your feet, especially your heels, to help moisturize your skin.  You can store the bottle for future use, just remember to shake it each time. Start by having a bath or shower where you wash your feet, or wash your feet on their own.  Dry your feet off with a towel, including between your toes.  Apply a layer of vegetable oil all over your feet and then put on a thick pair of socks.  Go to bed and leave the socks on.  You may find your dry feet feeling a lot better in only a few days. The oil may stain fabric, like your socks, so choose a pair of socks you don't mind if they get stained by the oil.  The socks will also help prevent your sheets from being stained by the oil. Combine 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of Vaseline (or a similar product) and the juice from 1 lemon into a bowl, then mix the two ingredients together.  Either have a bath or shower where you wash your feet, or just wash your feet on their own.  Dry your feet completely with a towel.  Apply ALL the mixture to both your feet, then put on a pair of thick wool socks.  Go to bed.  In the morning, take off the socks and scrub the excess dead skin off your feet. Wool socks are used in this case as they won't allow the mixture to soak through and stain your bedsheets.  Choose socks that you don't mind if they get this oily mixture on them. First, melt the wax in a large bowl in the microwave (or a double boiler if you have one).  Add an equal amount of mustard oil to the melted wax. Check to make sure that the wax is safely warm to the touch before dipping one foot into the bowl and covering your foot with the wax mixture.  Take your foot out of the bowl and allow the wax to dry, then dip the same foot again.  Wrap your foot in plastic wrap, or put it inside a plastic bag.  Repeat the same procedure on your other foot.  Sit for about 15 minutes, then remove the wax and plastic. Mustard oil helps to strengthen and moisturize the skin on your feet.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Soak your feet in lemon juice. Make your own cracked-heel cream. Oil your feet before bed. Create your own overnight foot mask. Try paraffin wax to moisturize your feet.