The unembellished habits are:
- Be Busy, But Not Rushed
- Have 5 Close Relationships
- Don't Tie Happiness to External Events
- Exercise
- Embrace Discomfort for Mastery
- Spend More Money on Experiences
- Don't Ignore Your Itches
A friend of mine tweeted this article this morning and as I read through it I found myself really agreeing with the points as I read through... Spending money on experiences has been great, exercise always makes me happy, etcetera. It was when I got to the 7th point that I really started being thankful for my recent adoption of "No Regrets" in my life.
I made some big decisions, quit my job, let my lease end, became nomadic and started exploring what life would look like in a multitude of cities. While on my journey I had developed a pretty good speech about the purpose of my adventures and what I was doing - and ultimately there was a big element of having no regrets in my life. Eliminating the, "what if?" Reading this and seeing that, "When the Guardian asked a hospice nurse for the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, one of the most common answers was that people regretted not being true to their dreams..." I felt truly affirmed in my decisions to quit and move on.
There have been moments where I've wondered about why I didn't stay. I mean, I didn't hate my job - I liked my co-workers, I had great benefits and I was making enough money (and they offered me a raise!)... but I do not regret quitting for this. I don't regret my traveling with no income, I'm glad I did it.
So... To no regrets. To responding to itches and impulses. To pursuing dreams and passions. To happiness.
...things we should all aim to do...
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