for avoid the five biggest regrets that people experience when dying, embrace these tips from a psychologist.

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If you had to guess, what would you assume came to that persons mind first?

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Existential issues that require massive lifestyle shifts to solve over time.

Those who are self-aware tend to move into lifes possibilities.

Those who are less self-reflective often get mired in negative cycles that can lead to regret.

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clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully

Those who are self-aware tend to move into lifes possibilities throughout life.

Those who are less self-reflective often tend to get mired in negative cycles that can lead to regret.

Below, Dr. Manly gives tips for how, exactly, to accomplish that.

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I wish I had the courage to be true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

Notice when a regret begins to form in your mind, Dr. Manly says.

I wish I hadnt worked so hard.

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Rectifying this regret can be tricky depending on your industry and the general demands of your role.

What this can look like for most people is creating specific boundaries.

Maybe it means switching gears to a career path.

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clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully

Whatever makes sense for you, specifically, will depend on your interests, goals, and needs.

That said, everyone can work on committing to and not regretting the path they do take.

Its healthier to focus on the time spent where you are now versus the time wasted elsewhere.

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I wish I had the courage to express my feelings.

Take action to address any I wish I had thought loops, say Dr. Manly.

In many cases, youcando something to address some aspect of whatever the wish or wishes might be.

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I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

On a similar note, pick up the phone!

If youre out of contact with someone and want to reconnect, that friendship still might be salvageable.

If that approach isnt available, then take a stab at redirect your attention.

Forgive yourself for any failure to act, says Dr. Manly.

Then channel your energy into creating positive connections with loved onesand also increasing your circle of friends.

I wish I had let myself be happier.

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