An Australian palliative care nurse catalogued the regrets of her dying patients, and identified the most common issues. Workaholics take note: not spending enough time at work was not among them.
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A report at the Guardian summarises the contents of Bronnie Ware’s book The Top Five Regrets Of The Dying. Here they are, along with some of the advice we’ve featured on Lifehacker in the past for working through those issues. (We’ve actually mentioned the list before, but it seems worthwhile to link it with specific advice.)
1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
- Stop Caring About What Others Think, Get Back Your Self-Respect
- Put Down Your Burden Of Perfection To Get To The Real Amazing Work Of Your Life
- Boost Your Self-Confidence By Attempting To Write A Long List Of Your Failures
2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard
- Declaring Bankruptcy On Your To-Do List
- Five Important Points About Flexibility And Work/Life Balance
- Re-Examine What It Means To Be Productive For Better Work-Life Balance
- Ways You Can Relax And Recharge On Your Day Off
3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
- Speak Lower To Boost Your Confidence
- Boost Your Confidence By Talking About Something You Know Well
- How Overconfidence Can Help You And Hurt You
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
- How To Ask A New Acquaintance To Be Your Friend
- Using Multiple Technologies Can Make You Feel Lonelier
- How To Video Chat With Your Friends And Family Using Skype
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier
- Why Freelance Workers Are So Happy
- Three Steps To Happiness
- Spending On Experiences Instead Of Possessions Results In More Satisfaction
How are you ensuring you can live a life without regrets? Share your ideas in the comments.
Top Five Regrets Of The Dying [The Guardian]
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