Okay folks I thought I would share this.... I found this list and I review it in Jan of every year. A life insurance company surveyed their customers and along with some mental health professionals this is the list they came up with for the top list of regrets for people over 50.... Sometimes you just have to listen and learn from people that have been there already and work to not have the same issues or regrets they did. I look at this list and see if I have made progress in those areas that I find myself weak. Let me know what you think about this list and if you agree or disagree.
- Not doing more for others
- Not nurturing good relationships
- Not ending abusive relationships sooner
- Not asking that person out
- Letting the passion die
- Being an inattentive partner
- Getting divorced
- Staying married for your kids
- Holding onto grudges
- Not preparing their kids for independence
- Not spending more time with your kids
- Spending too little time with your parents
- Trying to live up to your parents' expectations
- Not being more romantic
- Not finding fulfillment
- Being too tough on yourself
- Not seeking help sooner
- Quitting school
- Not trying to land that dream job
- Working too much
- Not saving more
- Missing out on investment opportunities
- Not taking vacations
- Not being more spontaneous
- Not eating healthier
- Not doing more to maintain your wellbeing
- Letting friendships fizzle out
- Missing out on the little moments
- Not getting to know people better
- Not apologizing more
- Being ungrateful
- Worrying about other people's opinions
- Not standing up for others
- Or not standing up for yourself
- Setting aside your passions
- Muting your real personality
- Ignoring your instincts
- Taking life too seriously
- Prioritizing practicality over fun
- Being unkind
- Not taking advantage of your youth
- Not being more present
- Spending too much time worrying
- Ignoring your personal happiness
- Acting your age
- Not seeing someone before they died
- Not leaving a legacy
