How often are we guilty of pushing the things we know are most important in life down tot he bottom of our to-do list?
In our daily lives, we tend to focus on our careers, our responsibilities, and getting through the day. Thus, we often push aside some of the best things in life, thinking we’ll still have plenty of occasions to enjoy them later on in life. But the truth is, our time is limited on Earth, and we might not get a chance to do everything we dream of.
There are many habits and activities we know are good for us (physically, mentally, etc.) that we just forget to start. By the time we get around to them, it’s easier said than done to get on track.
Come and explore with us some of the most common things we postpone until it’s too late.
1. Taking Care of Our Health
Unfortunately, most of us recognize the importance of our health only when it begins to decline. Don’t wait for your health to deteriorate if you want to live a long and healthy life.
Prioritize taking care of yourself now by eating a balanced diet, working out, and going for regular check-ups.
2. Expressing Gratitude
We often take many things for granted in our lives, including our family, home, health, and everything we own. Waiting to express your gratitude until it’s too late can leave you with a sense of regret. Therefore, stop momentarily, and appreciate all the good things in your life.
You can make a habit of telling others thank you more often, and also keep a journal for expressing your own daily gratitude about life (big and small).
3. Being Present
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget about enjoying our lives. We wait all week for the weekend to come, and when it’s finally here, we do household chores instead of doing something that makes us happy.
Don’t delay pursuing your happiness and truly experiencing life because it might be too late for one day. Savor each day and choose to do things that bring you happiness.
4. Resolving Our Conflicts
Sometimes, we’re simply too stubborn to apologize to others or forgive them, even if we know that this is the right thing to do. These unresolved conflicts can have a significant impact on our well-being.
This is why the best thing you can do is to put aside your pride and apologize to anyone you’ve hurt. Also, let go of any kind of resentment you have towards your loved ones, friends, and colleagues.
5. Being Kind to Others
If you ask your grandparents or any elderly person you know who had the biggest impact on their lives, they’ll most likely say the individuals who were genuinely kind to them.
Use this as a reminder to be kind to others and help those who are in need as much as you can. It always pays to be kind without expecting anything in return.
6. Facing Our Fears
How many times did your fears hold you back from doing something? Probably, plenty of times. If you continue allowing your fears to control your life, when you grow older and look back on your life, you’ll be filled with regret due to the numerous missed opportunities and “what ifs”.
Sometimes you just have to dive in head first and see what happens. At least you won’t regret not trying later on.
7. Accepting the Truth
Many of us find it hard to accept certain truths in our lives, especially when they hurt. So, we would rather avoid these truths and comfort ourselves and those around us with a gentle lie to protect our egos. The problem with these small innocent lies is that they can very quickly turn our entire world into a false reality.
Don’t wait too long to accept the truth and move on with your life. Your mental health and happiness will thank you.
8. Showing Our Love
Showing love is a vital aspect of human connection. But we often keep our feelings to ourselves, assuming others already know how we feel about them. Withholding your love and waiting to say “I love you” can result in a profound sense of regret, and you may feel that you missed out on establishing a real emotional connection with your loved ones.
Don’t be afraid to shower love on those in your life that need it and deserve it.
9. Traveling
Traveling to new places and exploring different cultures is one of the best things we can experience in our lives. Yet, we often delay traveling, saying we don’t have time for it or we can’t afford it at the moment. So we keep waiting for the “right moment”. Unfortunately, this often means waiting until retirement.
But what if, by then, you won’t have any of the physical capability and excitement that comes with being young? Want to explore? Figure out a way to start taking trips now.
10. Spending Quality Time with Our Family and Friends
Although we know the importance of maintaining good relationships with family and friends, many of us are guilty of not spending enough quality time with them. The next time one of your relatives or friends asks you to meet, remember that you might not always have another opportunity to be with them.
Strengthen your relationships while you can. Prioritize them with your actions (aka quality time), which always speaks louder than words.
11. Letting Go of Our Past
During our lifetimes, we cross paths with many people. But while some of them stay in our lives for many years or even decades, others leave us for various reasons. Holding on to some of these past events and thinking of what would have happened if certain things had gone differently can keep us from truly living our lives.
Close these old chapters in your life and start a new page. Moving on with life can feel invigorating and quickly boost your quality of life.
12. Saving Money for the Future
Financial security can give us peace of mind. However, we often wait too long to save money for the upcoming years. Plan your future now financially to avoid unnecessary stress later in life.
Make those small changes to your budget that’ll make the most difference, and stuck with it.
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JayDee Vykoukal is a writer, author, mom, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has been writing about everything motherhood and health-related since 2018 when her first daughter was born, and she wanted to stay home. She loves to research new topics and fun facts with her kids to teach them about the world.
