12 Things Happy People Do Differently

[Melalvai]

I'm sorry some of you took issue to all or part of the blog post. I didn't post it because I think there's only one set of habits/characteristics that make somebody happy. I just thought it offered some food for thought.

I think it's been a great thread. It really sparked a lot of discussion. If it had been something everyone had agreed with 100%, there wouldn't have been much to discuss. Thank you for sharing it.

On a related note, here's an article called "The Top 5 Regrets in Life by Those Who Are About to Die". I thought it was a really interesting article. It wasn't so much of a wake-up call for me as it was comforting and reassuring to know that I'm living my life in a way so that when I'm dying, if I have regrets, they won't be the most common 5. I'm not so naive as to think I'll have no regrets just because I won't have these 5! I'm sure I'll find something else to regret.

[indysteel]

I think it's been a great thread. It really sparked a lot of discussion. If it had been something everyone had agreed with 100%, there wouldn't have been much to discuss. Thank you for sharing it.

On a related note, here's an article called "The Top 5 Regrets in Life by Those Who Are About to Die". I thought it was a really interesting article. It wasn't so much of a wake-up call for me as it was comforting and reassuring to know that I'm living my life in a way so that when I'm dying, if I have regrets, they won't be the most common 5. I'm not so naive as to think I'll have no regrets just because I won't have these 5! I'm sure I'll find something else to regret.

It has been a good discussion. I was just a bit bummed when I checked in on the thread yesterday to read mostly negative comments. For all of the flaws to the list, I think it makes some good points, too. I'll have to read the article you linked.

[zoom-zoom]

On a related note, here's an article called "The Top 5 Regrets in Life by Those Who Are About to Die".

That was a good read, too. I think I'm actually doing pretty well on that list.

[indysteel]

Just read the list myself. I feel like I'm getting a solid B according to the list. For the most part, I'd say I'm hitting the high notes, but there is room for improvement. At some point in my life, I'd like to move something new, but it'll make me confront the risk-adverse side of me that has, thus far, dominated most of my life choices. I don't want to carry that regret with me to my deathbed though.

[GLC1968]

On a related note, here's an article called "The Top 5 Regrets in Life by Those Who Are About to Die". I thought it was a really interesting article. It wasn't so much of a wake-up call for me as it was comforting and reassuring to know that I'm living my life in a way so that when I'm dying, if I have regrets, they won't be the most common 5. I'm not so naive as to think I'll have no regrets just because I won't have these 5! I'm sure I'll find something else to regret.

Interesting article, thanks for sharing it. It actually brought tears to my eyes to think about those people and the things they've regretted about their lives.

#4 is the only one on there on which I think I still need work. In fact, it plays a role in my resolutions for 2012 (I don't generally make 'resolutions' but since I need to focus to make this change and it happens to be the new year, it just sort of became that...). My husband and I are resolving to do more entertaining, and personally, I want to strengthen my relationships outside of my marriage. This will absolutely include reconnecting with old friends and now I have more reason to continue down this path.

[Catrin]

Finally went and looked at the list. In other stages of my life I would have said something different, but, for now, I think I am doing pretty well regarding those 5 specific things. I have finally accepted myself as the eccentric odd-ball that I am, and that I don't need to have "x,y or z" to be happy

I am one of those who NEEDS at least a touch of real adventure/danger in her life - mountain biking fills that role for me. Certainly road riding does as well, but I feel more alive on my mountain bike even as such a beginner. This inner need for risk-taking has certainly caused problems over the years, but thankfully I've found healthier ways of filling that need than I once did.

I am not saying that I don't have regrets, nor that when the time comes that I won't have others or perhaps some of the things on that list will be back on it.