- While a regret can be phrased either as an action or as an inaction, regrets framed as actions tend to be more emotionally intense than regrets about inactions, but inactions tend to be longer lasting
- One of the most frequently cited regrets at the end of life is not having the courage to be true to oneself but rather doing what others expected
- Other common end-of-life regrets include: Working too much, not expressing one’s feelings, not staying in touch with friends, and taking life too seriously and allowing worries to diminish happiness
- Most men, at the end of life, say they regret missing out on family time because of excessive work
- At the end of life, many finally realize that happiness is an inside job — a choice, not a side effect of living any particular kind of life, and regret taking life too seriously and allowing worries to diminish their happiness
Look back with memories not plans
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