How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Regrets People Have Late In Life

How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Regrets People Have Late In Life Hindsight is 20/20. We all look back and wish wed done life differently at times because, when we have more clarity in the present, we can more easily recognize what we could have perhaps handled better in the past. But the truth is that your present is only what it is because of the decisions and moves you made in your past. Which is why you really shouldnt live with regrets.But living with no regrets is easier said than done, even if you do understand that your life unfolds exactly how its supposed to. Thats why so many people struggle with flaute when theyre dying not only because theyre afraid of death, but also because theyre regretful of what theyd done or wish they had done throughout their life.Everyone is different and, as such, life experiences or lack therbeieof will uniquely impact us all. But here are some of the most common regrets that people have at the end of their lives.1. I wish Id spent more time wi th friends and family.We spend the bulk of our time working and, often, when were not working, were still thinking about work taking time out of our social lives to respond to an email on our smartphones or take a quick geschftliches miteinander call. We live in a world in which too many of us struggle to set boundaries and, as such, we crush our own work-life balance.No one ever leaves this planet wishing theyd spent less time with friends and family, the people who bring them joy, challenge them, help them grow and support them.2. I wish Id expressed my true self.In a society that so often places us each in boxes and slaps labels on us, expressing our true selves can be intimidating. In fact, we know that those of us who do express ourselves with confidence and conviction are, unfortunately, honigwein with unfounded, unsolicited opinions of others and, sometimes, social penalization.But living life as you is still worlds better than living life as someone else just to appease oth ers. No one has ever died wishing theyd held back from being themselves more, even if their hardships for doing so are valid.3. I wish Id traveled more of the world.The world is such a big place, and most of us only see a small slice of it. Too many of us spend our lives saying, itll have to wait until next year or later when I have more time or when I can find someone to go with me. The best time in life is always now.Of course, many people have work, family or health complications that prohibit them from being able to travel as freely as others. But the reality is that, if you can travel, pushing it off isnt going to get you anywhere. Theres a world of other cultures, landscapes, foods, musics and more out there that you can leave never having seen and thats a lot scarier than putting in a vacation request at work.4. I wish Id went after that career goal.Many of us stick around in jobs that dont fulfill us or, worse, that are toxic. Less of us, on the other hand, actually make mo ves toward our career dreams because its easy and convenient and comfortable to stay. But those who do go after their career goals whether its starting a business or applying for a job at a company theyve always admired or giving freelancing a shot or asking for a promotion are better off.Thats because, even if their businesses fail or theyre passed up for promotions, at least they tried. Those who dont try will never know what could have been.5. I wish Id made a move for a love I deserve.Plenty of people stay in relationships that they know are unhealthy, largely for the same reasons that people stay in jobs that make them unhappy The familiar is comfortable, and its just easier to stay put. Too many people, therefore, let love go.And when they dont give themselves a chance to be loved and give love the kind of love they deserve and are capable and wanting to share it can take a toll on their own self-love. Making a move for true love whether thats working for a relationship t hat just makes sense, ditching a relationship that doesnt work or merely putting yourself out there is never going to hurt you in the long run. Even if things dont work out, making moves and learning lessons along the way can only make you stronger.6. I wish Id let myself be happier.We spend so much of our lives judging ourselves, as we are truly our own harshest critics. While we may know and understand that comparison is the thief of joy, we still pit ourselves against our peers and friends and think I should be earning more, I should have a bigger house, I should have a steady relationship by now, I should have more money saved, I should be thinner, I should be this or that.Letting yourself be happy requires you to accept who you are, and love yourself for it even if you know that there are elements of your life that youd like to change or improve. Being happy is being uniquely you without judgment, while always looking to grow in whatever shape that growth takes for you.7. I w ish Id stressed less about things outside of my control.We too often stress ourselves out over things that have little meaning in the long run. We care too much about things we cannot control, for example. And going through life constantly worried about things we cannot change doesnt do us any good.Thats why no one leaves this earth thinking that they wish theyd have cared more about the inevitable.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreportand Facebook.