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Embracing Mortality: How to Live a Life Without Regret

Jul 25, 2024
Jodi Wellman, a positive psychology expert, discusses embracing mortality to live without regrets. She emphasizes the importance of confronting our denial of death, setting anticipatory goals, and building a supportive community. Wellman's insights provide practical tools for living an intentional and fulfilling life.
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  • Embracing mortality can spark meaningful change and lead to a regret-free life.
  • Balancing vitality with meaning and setting anticipatory goals are essential for a fulfilling life.

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Living a Squander-Free Life without Regrets

Encouraging people to live life without regrets, Jodi Wellman discusses in her book 'You Only Die Once' the importance of embracing the idea of mortality. Despite the discomfort often associated with discussing death, there is a fascination with the topic that motivates individuals to reflect on their lives. Wellman emphasizes the need to break free from societal taboos around death and instead confront it humorously but meaningfully in order to provoke introspection and prompt action towards creating a fulfilling life.

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