We've all been to that point in our lives when we have regretted doing something in the past. That something can range from breaking up with someone to eating a whole gallon of ice cream. Either way the things we do that normally end up on our regret list can affect others or just yourself. Here are some of the things I have regretted in my lifetime.
1. Breaking someone's heart emotionally.
It is painful to break someone's heart especially when you wouldn't want them to do the same to you. I didn't enjoy the part when the person whom I about to hurt was holding back their tears to not express weakness or defeat. In some occasions it's necessary to have to break their heart to free yourself from the pain that brought upon you during the relationship.
2. Drinking soda.
The substances in soda is disgusting and it doesn't satisfy my needs for drinking a liquid. If I want bad chemicals in my body, i'll just drink a slushy from Sonic.
3. Eating McDonald's burgers and chicken nuggets.
Also it tastes amazing because of the juicy fat, I am proud of myself for straying away from McDonald's food for the past five years.
4. Distancing myself from my best friend.
Overtime people change and that is perfectly OK. But is it OK when it comes with consequences of loving the person who has been your rock for most of your life?
5. Gaining weight by being lazy.
I am unfortunate to have a low metabolism, and it is upsetting when I could be exercising constantly, eating decent food and still remaining the same weight. It can get to the point where you give up and think that you're never going to lose the weight because of genetics. I gained weight from the delusion that my body would shrink from a size 12 to a 4 in three weeks and still eat the same junk food. The first step is to be proactive and think of where the journey will take you overtime versus just a temporary fix.
6. Not running that extra mile.
As a previous athlete, I was competitive. I had to be number one when it came to running long distance on the soccer team. Now I shrug off that extra mile because what is the point if I have nothing to work toward.
7. Trusting people who didn't trust me.
It's hard when you put yourself out there emotionally and physically and get nothing in return when you needed them the most.
8. Not raising my hand in class when I knew the answer.
I never understood why when I knew the answer to a question the teacher asked I rarely raised my hand. Instead, I would try to not make eye contact so I wouldn't have to speak, which I still got called on anyways so what was the real point?
9. Not trying to learn a foreign language.
I took Spanish in high school, which is considered the simplest language to learn but yet the only words I know by heart is hello, all the colors, numbers 1-20, and fat cow.
10. Not saving money wisely.
I saved a decent amount of money growing up but now that I am an adult, I have finances that require me to dig into my saving account and say good-bye to the hundreds of dollars I once had.
11. Not appreciating what I had.
I had several amazing moments in my life where I went on cruises, to Disney Land and Disney World, saw musicals, and travelled around the US. Now that I can't do most of those adventures because I work and need money, I wish I had appreciated my family for giving me these amazing opportunities growing up.
12. Stressing over temporary things.
I cannot pinpoint every little thing I have stressed over, but honestly if it's out of sight, its out of mind. I would rather be stressing over getting my dream job than if the barista at Starbucks is going to get my order correct through the drive-thru.
13. Procrastinating.
I will continue to procrastinate several things in life wether I like it or not. Procrastinating isn't a horrible thing, just don't let it be something that will affect your life greatly or control it.
14. Giving up.
We all have something that we possess within ourselves that identifies us uniquely, but yet there is someone else whom is always better than you in that department. Don't give up because they're better, but use it as motivation to push yourself beyond. Even if the motivation doesn't get you far in being better than the other individual, as least you're better than you once were.
15. Not thinking that I could have a relationship with God.
His love is powerful and although it took me 16 years to admit my love for Him, He waited for me.
16. My first kiss.
I wish I waited to have my first kiss with someone whom actually wanted to be in a relationship with me, but it's the last kiss that last longer than the first.
17. Not eating vegetables.
Vegetables were once something that I turned my head away from when walking into the grocery store, and now green peppers and broccoli are my go-to snack items.
18. Not taking care of my pet fish.
I have no clue how to take care of a simple goldfish. As pathetic as that sounds, their 30-day guaranteed to me is more like 3-day guaranteed. R.I.P. Paul and Fiona.
19. Not playing outside with my dog anymore.
Once I got older I had less desire to go outside and play with my dog. I love him dearly but yet allowed my personal laziness affect my best friend from getting his daily exercise.
20. Allowing people to take advantage of me.
There is a fine line of people asking for help and people taking advantage of you. If you don't feel comfortable when helping a friend and then they don't return the favor when needed they're only using you because you're kind enough to help.
There are many things in life to regret, but to also appreciate. Although we always have a list of regrets like certain people we date and eating food that we swore we would never eat again, it builds our character and teaches us lessons in life that we never expected to learn. So when you think of all your regrets or what you relate to, also think about how they have transformed you as a person and if you're a better person for it.
