Send us a textBronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, deeply impacted by her patients’ last reflections, identified five regrets common at life’s end. These include:“I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.”“I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.”“I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.”“I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.”“I wish that I had let myself be happier.”Link for listeners: You can read the original article, Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware here: [Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware]bronnieware.com3. Research & Psychology InsightsLiving Intentionally Enhances Well-BeingSetting Intentions = Better Health & HappinessA 2021 study by Eric S. Kim and colleagues finds that people with clear intentions or a “micro purpose” experience longer life, better sleep, more happiness, and less loneliness Psychology Today.Intentional Kindness Amplifies JoyA 2023 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General by Kumar and Epley showed that performing small acts of kindness brings more happiness to recipients than givers expect Psychology Today.Paths to a Good LifeThree Dimensions of Well-BeingContemporary research by Oishi and colleagues outlines three major paths to a “good life”:Happy Life: marked by joy and comfortMeaningful Life: rooted in purpose and connectionPsychologically Rich Life: built on novelty, transformation, and managing discomfortA psychologically rich life, though sometimes disquieting, can be deeply rewarding. The Washington PostYour Citations in SummaryBronnie Ware’s regrets: Wikipediabronnieware.comLink to her article: bronnieware.comIntentional living benefits: Psychology TodayGood life dimensions: The Washington PostPERMA model: WikipediaBroaden-and-build theory: WikipediaGratitude and joy research: Verywell MindSELFThe Washington PoSupport the show

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