How to Perform a Regret Audit
Briefly

A regret audit clarifies what truly matters in life and encourages individuals to confront their mortality. It emphasizes that many end-of-life regrets focus on missed opportunities to live authentically and meaningfully. Rather than conducting a full life review, individuals can pose a single, powerful question regarding their regrets if faced with imminent death. This approach is based on the concept of memento mori, which encourages living with intention and urgency to focus on important life priorities.
Many end-of-life reflections center around missed chances to live more authentically, joyfully, and meaningfully. We don't have to wait until our final moments to face these truths.
The regret audit is just one question. But don't let its simplicity fool you, it cuts straight to the heart.
If you found out you were going to die tomorrow, what would you regret never having the time, energy, or courage to do?
The regret audit brings clarity through urgency. By forcing ourselves to confront what we might regret, we uncover our true priorities.
Read at Psychology Today
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