14 Decisions You'll Never Regret Making

14 Decisions You'll Never Regret Making

Life is an endless array of options, opportunities, and paths. We make decisions on a regular basis. Where you live, what job you have, the fact that you're watching this video, it's all choices that led you to this very second. Of course, some decisions are more trivial, but others can completely change the course of your life. Yes, sometimes it's hard to trust that you've made the right choice. However, there are some decisions you surely won't regret making! Here are 14 of them.

Number 1 – Continuing The Pursuit Of Knowledge Education isn't just about a degree or certificate you can hang up on your wall. Chances are you aren't even doing the job you studied for. Nevertheless, it's important that you make learning a priority throughout your life. Whether that's a handy skill, learning an instrument or another language, or taking on a new opportunity, you should constantly challenge yourself to explore and learn.

Number 2 – Saving Money from Each Paycheck When that direct deposit hits, it's hard not to blow it on brunches, shopping, and that brand new phone. And once all those bills come in the mail, you're left with next to nothing to save. But putting something into your savings each pay period is important. It doesn't have to be thousands of dollars. Just 50 dollars a week will give you 200 at the end of the month and 2,400 at the end of the year. That doesn't sound like much, but it would be more than what you saved last year! As long as you're making progress, you'll thank yourself when you need it.

Number 3 – Pursuing Sobriety If you have a problem with booze, it's a good idea to think about getting sober. Cutting out alcohol has many benefits from better sleep and more energy to improved eating habits. Yeah, things won't be the same as they used to be. But with dedication and a good support system in place, you'll begin to appreciate and enjoy life more openly and authentically.

Number 4 – Thinking Before Acting We've all made hasty decisions in the heat of the moment, no shame in admitting that. But you can significantly reduce the number of times you feel regret if you just stop to think. It can prevent you from saying something incredibly hurtful or something you don't mean. It can also stop you from passing up a great opportunity or even plunging into a not-so-great one! Whatever the case, you'll never regret taking a few moments to weigh what you want to do versus what's best to do in a situation.

Number 5 – Standing Your Ground Do you have a hard time saying no to people? Feel like you're too easy to take advantage of? How many people owe you money right now? Standing up for yourself shows self-respect, and it signals to other people that you cannot be messed with. So put an end to people manipulating you or guilt tripping you by saying no more often.

Number 6 – Establishing Your Independence Empowerment is a tricky thing. You can't quite do anything you want in your workplace, but for the most part, you should assert your control in other areas of life. Don't let other people's thoughts and emotions distract you from what you want, and don't let yourself believe you always need other people. If someone is holding you back or pulling you down, or you're relying on others for something, it's time to stop that and establish your independence.

Number 7 – Putting Yourself First Putting yourself first is not selfish. Selfishness means being excessively preoccupied with yourself for your own benefit without consideration for the well-being or interests of others. Putting yourself first simply means that you love yourself enough to make your needs a priority. Constantly prioritising the happiness of others only builds resentment and takes away from your ability to care of yourself. So take a step back and begin making changes that will result in your own happiness.

Number 8 – Saying "I Love You" and "I'm Sorry" When You Mean It Life is too short to let things go unsaid, and this is one of those things that if you don't do, you may very well regret. So, show affection when you can, and be humble and remorseful when necessary. This way, you don't have to carry a load of unnecessary guilt for the rest of your life.

Number 9 - Choosing Kindness This doesn't mean you have to volunteer at food banks and read to children at the hospital. It could be small acts of kindness like holding a door open or helping the elderly. Research shows that being kind to people actually makes us happy and boosts our self-esteem. It also encourages others to be kind. It's a cycle of giving and positivity. Let it start with you!

Number 10 – Maintaining A Work-Life Balance Making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year is useless if you don't have good health and the time to enjoy that money. That doesn't mean you have to go out and blow all your money on luxury things, but you should take the time to relax and rejuvenate and carve out some self-care time. The physical, emotional, and mental benefits of maintaining a healthy work-life balance are plenty, from giving you time to enjoy friends and family to keeping you fit enough to travel and try new things.

Number 11 – Eating Healthy and Exercising There's nothing wrong with enjoying a late-night pizza, but making a habit of eating junk food and switching between your office chair and the couch will result in several health complications as you age. From heart problems to self-esteem issues, you'll feel like a wrung-out cloth, and life will be tough. To avoid that, try to eat healthier and exercise for at least 30 minutes three times a week. Now, this doesn't mean you'll never have health issues, but it does give your body a chance to fight them off to its best abilities. If you take care of your body, your body will take care of you!

Number 12 – Taking Relationships Slow It doesn't matter if your parents want you to get married right now. The question is, do you? Many problems arise when couples rush into things, like getting married too quickly or before moving in together and really getting to know each other. Taking it slow means seeing how your partner reacts and acts in different situations. Are they dependable in a crisis? Do they get angry and frustrated at the slightest argument or get disappointed quickly? Perhaps you’ll discover that they have little habits that really annoy you. You need time to figure out if this is a person you can love unconditionally for the rest of your life.

Number 13 – Purging Toxic People from Your Life Trust me, you won't miss these people. Whether it's your childhood friend or your mother, if they are verbally abusive, manipulative, or always make you feel inferior or unworthy, they have to go. They are only holding you back from achieving everything you ever could.

Number 14 – Living in The Moment It sounds cliché, but the past only holds you back. If you really want to enjoy your life, leave the past in the past. Learn the lesson and move on. Today has endless possibilities. Why let that pass you by? Don’t waste your time and energy wallowing in regret. Instead, make decisions that will better your life and keep you grounded. You won’t regret it! What do you think? Do you have anything else to add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments below!