Bronnie Ware, a hospice nurse, asked the dying what they regretted most. While it may have been too late for her patients, their answers can tell us about how we should be living while we still have the chance.

Here are the top five regrets of the dying, according to her research:

It can be easy to get caught up in others' expectations and find that you’re going through the motions of what you feel like you should be doing, rather than the kind of life that celebrates your uniqueness and lights you up inside. It can be helpful to identify your values (I recommend picking your top five from this list) and identify how you can live more in line with those values. In addition, research supports that those who use their values (such as creativity, curiosity, humor, kindness, and love) in life and work report greater well-being (Littman-Ovadia & Steger, 2010). Take a strengths assessment to develop a deeper understanding of your personal strengths and ponder how you can use them more to contribute in unique and valuable ways.

What are your unique interests, values, and strengths, and how can you........

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