What 9 things do people regret in old age?

31.03.2023 05:50
Updated: 15.04.2023 00:09

Every person has a moment when he stops and realizes that it is too late.

Unfortunately, this happens to everyone, but for some reason some people have more of these moments, and some have less...

The thing is that some people are more inclined and ready to take risks than others.

It would seem that this is a quality that is impossible to change in yourself, but there are still nine things that everyone should do right now, because it is not at all difficult, and the memories of this will remain for a lifetime.

1. Go on a trip that you can afford

Many people think that they need to save up for their dream vacation for years, but they never go anywhere, and there is always something to spend the money on. Go now, while you want to and have the means, even if it is not Majorca, but a lake in a neighboring region, but you will fall in love with travel and new emotions, and then you will find money for the Spanish shores.

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The main thing is to start traveling, get this energy of a new place and fall in love; and if you don’t like traveling, you can always spend the next money on renovating your apartment.

2. Live alone

Usually people strive to quickly find their soulmate and start a stable and understandable life, without having time to understand themselves.
It's better to slow down a bit, give yourself time to self-analyze, learn your pros and cons, and then look for a relationship. Don't be afraid of loneliness, the younger a person is, the easier it is for them to be alone, so it's better to try it now than later.

3. Let go of old grudges

If you remember betrayals for a long time, then in every new person you see a potential liar - this destroys the ability to trust and truly love.

That is why it is so important to let go, realizing that even if most people are dishonest, there must still be at least one honest one: otherwise such a category would not exist, so we must search and believe.

4. Talk to your parents

Childhood grievances are recognized as the most serious source of psychological problems in the world. You should not carry the memory of how in childhood you were not given your favorite toy, but your sister was.

Better discuss it with your parents, maybe your toy was just in the wash. In any case, discuss the problems while you have the opportunity, solve them and move on as you see fit. Especially, talk to your parents if you have a good relationship, the more "I love you" you say now, the less regrets you will have later.

5. Do this "madness" with your appearance

Take a risk to change your appearance, even if everyone is against it, do not go to extremes, just try. Want a tattoo? Get a temporary one.

Dye your hair? Use toner or hair chalk. Get a piercing? Get a clip-on. Give your dream a chance, maybe you won’t like it and you’ll remove it; maybe you’ll make a permanent change. One thing is for sure – if you don’t try, the thought will always tugging at you.

6. Call the one you are thinking about

Sometimes people instantly remember someone and decide that they haven't talked for a long time and need to chat about life, but then things go on and thoughts get lost.
That's why you need to call or write now, because, as they say, thoughts about a person mean that he is thinking about you too.

7. Apologize

All people do not like to admit their guilt, even those who do it easily, having previously taught themselves to accept it without difficulty.

At the same time, everyone always knows when and what they are guilty of, it is better to let it go quickly and ask for forgiveness than to carry this feeling inside.

8. Listen to advice

No, we are not talking about mindlessly following the advice of anyone who for some reason decided that you need their wisdom.
It is important to listen to advice from the lives of others, helping yourself to avoid their mistakes. There is a famous expression: "Experience is the mind of fools." Sometimes it is really better to hear someone's words than to try everything yourself.

9. Start taking care of your health

The most frequent and widespread call is to start doing sports today. Everyone has heard it and everyone has ignored it. However, this is only because everyone thinks that they need to go to the gym right away, buy a uniform and do many other very difficult things.

In reality, it is enough to simply start doing squats five times in the morning and stretching a little in different directions - the body will get used to it and will ask for more exercise.

Do it now and in ten years you will thank yourself!

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor

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  1. 1. Go on a trip that you can afford
  2. 2. Live alone
  3. 3. Let go of old grudges
  4. 4. Talk to your parents
  5. 5. Do this "madness" with your appearance
  6. 7. Apologize
  7. 8. Listen to advice
  8. 9. Start taking care of your health