You might think these people are crazy for posting such photos on the Internet. However, a certain amount of self-reflection can be healthy, helping a person to become their strongest self.
Amy Morin, the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, said dwelling on the past can easily distract someone from the present. “The truth is, you never know what life would have had in store for you if you’d made a different choice,” she told Inc. “Depending on your circumstances, you may just need to give yourself permission to move forward, and then make a conscious effort to stop yourself every time you keep dwelling on the past.” That includes thinking how lame you used to look, too!