- 1.) Not traveling when you had the chance. Traveling gets harder as you get older, as more people depend on your presence, day-to-day and it ends up becoming more expensive to bring more people with you.
- 2.) Not learning another language. You probably took years of another language in high school. You should put it to good use.
- 3.) Staying in a bad relationship. It may feel hard to get out of a bad relationship, but it’s not worse than staying in it and wasting everyone’s time.
- 4.) Forgoing sunscreen. It may not seem like much, but sun damage adds up over the years, causing wrinkles and discoloration.
- 5.) Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians. You never truly know when your favorite band might break up, so seize the day.
- 6.) Being afraid to do things. Fear can paralyze us, but we can’t let it.
- 7.) Failing to make physical fitness a priority. As you get older you’ll realize how important it is to take care of your body.
- 8.) Letting yourself be defined by gender roles. Define yourself, don’t let society do it.
- 9.) Not quitting a terrible job. You may need to pay rent or provide for a family, but you can’t force yourself to be miserable every day.
- 10.) Not trying harder in school. Grades are important, but what’s more important is learning how to apply yourself and be dedicated.
- 11.) Not realizing how beautiful you are. There are many definitions of beauty and you shouldn’t think you’re unworthy of someone’s attention.
- 12.) Being afraid to say “I love you.” Loving another person is a precious gift, even if that same love wasn’t returned.
- 13.) Not listening to your parents’ advice. They have a lot more experience than you’ll want to give them credit for.
- 14.) Spending your youth being self-absorbed. There is more to the world than just you and eventually you’ll realize that.
- 15.) Caring too much about what other people think. When you’re older, you’ll realize that the opinions of others don’t factor into your true happiness.
- 16.) Supporting the dreams of others over your own. Being nice is one thing, but sacrificing your happiness isn’t worth it.
- 17.) Not moving fast enough. Don’t hesitate to make decisions, you’ll end up regretting wasting time.
- 18.) Holding grudges, especially against those you love. Choose to let go of your pain, instead of dwelling on it.
- 19.) Not standing up for yourself. Just because others may disagree with you, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon your principals.
- 20.) Not volunteering enough. There are countless reasons to help other people, especially when they are needy.
- 21.) Neglecting your teeth. Flossing and brushing may seem annoying, but it’s much better to take care of your teeth while you’re young instead of losing them later.
- 22.) Missing the chance to talk to your grandparents before they die. They hold a lot of knowledge and they will only be around for a little while.
- 23.) Working too much. You’re going to miss the good parts of life, or be too stressed to enjoy them, if you do.
- 24.) Not learning how to cook one good meal. It’ll add to your family and friend get togethers more than you can ever imagine.
- 25.) Not stopping to appreciate the moment. Quit texting or taking pictures and realize what you are doing when you are doing it.
- 26.) Failing to finish what you start. Every day is an opportunity that shouldn’t be squandered.
- 27.) Never mastering one awesome party trick. This seems silly, but just think of how many amazing memories you can create.
- 28.) Letting yourself be defined by cultural expectations. If your family or country thinks you should do something for a career, you’re not forced to. Never.
- 29.) Refusing to let friendships run their course. Sometimes people drift apart. Forcing that connection could do more damage than good.
- 30.) Not playing with your children enough. Kids are joyful and innocent. You should be choosing to fill your life with this joy, not avoiding it.
- 31.) Never taking a big risk (especially in love). Taking a bigger risk can pay off more than taking a smaller one.
- 32.) Not taking the time to develop contacts and network. It may seem like schmoozing, but it’ll help your career in the long run.
- 33.) Worrying too much. Worrying, especially about things that haven’t happened yet, is useless.
- 34.) Getting caught up in needless drama. Drama can be addictive, but there is no point. Don’t get off on how bad your day is.
- 35.) Not spending enough time with loved ones. We are all on this earth for a limited amount of time, don’t take that for granted.
- 36.) Never performing in front of others. This may not be your true calling, but trying it at least once is an important life experience.
- 37.) Not being grateful sooner. Learn to say thanks and learn to mean it. So many parts of your life will improve if you do.
jan 14 2014 ∞
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