WASHINGTON – If you think about not taking that job, losing a love or letting fear stop you from going forward, you are not alone. These are some regrets making a very important list.

The website Viral Nova compiled the list of 37 things that those nearing the end of their lives say are top regrets including:

• Don’t be afraid to say, “I Love You.”
• Don’t stay in a bad relationship as it can be hurtful and harmful in too many ways down the road.
• Don’t stay in terrible job even though you may need to pay the rent, consider how long can you be miserable.
• Spend time with your kids, your pets and travel as it’s a big world out there – go see it.

The advice to tackle looming regrets:

• Put away the cell phone.
• Lighten up on the text messages.
• Live in the moment.
• Don’t care too much what others think of you.

What will you regret when you get older? The answer, hopefully, shouldn’t be much.

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