Live life now without regrets...2023 a new approach!

The most common regrets that people have late in life are usually missed opportunities, not spending time more wisely, accomplishing more, not so much procrastinating, not forming better habits, not learning another language or skill, getting into bad relationships, or making mistakes in a past relationship. Regrets can suck. But today, right now, we can do something about our choices to limit our regrets in future.

So, let’s ask ourselves a question: It we had a month to live, how would we spend it? You could spend quality time with the people you love most, really paying attention to every word they said. You could go out and have some amazing experiences, by yourself or with friends, or just by exploring the world. Or you could spend it learning as much as you can, in books and by studying life itself. Corny, but I tend to read way more today than I did when I was young. I wish I would have wanted to learn back then! LOL.

Here are some common mistakes that people tend to make that will lead to regret.

Waiting for the Perfect Time. There is never a perfect time for us to take action. We let our brains tell us stories such as I’m too tired. I don’t have the time. I am not capable. Someone else will do it. It’s too late now. Or, I am too old. Now is not the right time. I am not ready. I’m too scared. Nobody will help me. What if I fail. I don’t feel motivated. I’d rather do nothing. I don’t have the money…yet! I love when I hear the story, I will go when I lose the weight! We can make excuses because of the fear of the unknown. We do not like change. In fact, we are just afraid of change, rejection, and embarrassment. Fear keeps us locked in our comfort zone. We do not grow or get better if we stay the same and seek comfort.

Waiting to be Picked. Today, there are more ways than ever to pick yourself and show your work. Far easier to have someone notice your creative work. You are the only one who can push yourself a little further to start, create, share or publish. Stop waiting to be picked! Choose yourself!

Living Someone Else’s Dream. The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are; the second greatest is being happy with what you find and making the most of it. The decision to stay true to your own goals and dreams is a life-changer. Make time to pursue your passion project, no matter how busy you are. You don’t have to wait to be chosen. You can choose yourself. You don’t need permission to get your ideas to the right audience.

Failing…to Try. “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky could not have said that any better. I love this saying. It is okay to get it wrong. What is the worst that can happen.

Giving up too Soon. If you have ever failed in the past but never gave up, you are stronger than you think. If you have failed recently and are considering giving up, don’t. Keep trying.

So, just don't put off tomorrow with what we can do today! Live in the moment. Commit to your desires and dreams! NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!