Not “time at work”, that’s for sure. Multiple surveys say that when people are approaching the end of their lives, they rarely if ever regret not working more. A life well lived is about connection, nurturing relationships, enjoying what you do and making a difference for others and the world. And of course, having lots of FUN with the people you love!
This article, The 9 Most Common Regrets People Have at the End of Life, reminds me of my father. My dad was a man of integrity with a hearty laugh. He was a good friend, parent and husband. He also was a deacon of his church and a Rotarian involved in his community. He made it a priority to give back to people in need.
A little more than two weeks before he died, he was fighting cancer and in a hospital bed in his living room. My mom climbed into bed next to him. As they lay next to each other, out of the blue, dad said to her, “I wish I had had more sex”. Coming from him, that was a surprise! My mother, more than a bit shocked, said nothing but thought to herself, “you mean with me?”
My mom told me this story after my dad passed. It makes me laugh out loud every time I think of it. As I am writing this, I have a big smile on my face.
So: what is it that you want more of? If you know the answer, go get it! If you don’t, I can help you get clear. Together, we’ll go through a process I’ve developed to help you discover what you really want. The first step is to be grounded in who you are. This means having an honest understanding of your strengths, values, skills and passions. Once you are comfortable in your own skin, we’ll dive deeper to uncover what you truly want, and most importantly, the actions you’ll take to get it.
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