Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | 5 Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late (And How to Live With Fewer Regrets) | Bronnie Ware #601
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Dec 5, 2025 
Bronnie Ware, a former palliative care nurse and author of 'The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying', shares profound insights from her experiences with patients at life's end. She reveals the most common regrets, particularly living for others rather than oneself. Bronnie highlights the importance of creating space to prevent burnout and emphasizes how facing mortality can lead to a more meaningful life. The conversation touches on the traits of those who die without regrets, including strong family ties and embracing courage over fear.
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Live A Life True To Yourself
- The top regret is not living a life true to yourself rather than meeting others' expectations.
- Bronnie Ware found this regret was more influential than the other four combined.
Schedule Space Like Medicine
- Create regular, unplanned space and protect it like medicine for your mental health and clarity.
- Start by scheduling two to three hours weekly to rest without agenda so work and life rebalance.
Reduce Work Hours Intentionally
- If work consumes you, deliberately reduce hours to create life space and test if you can cope.
- If a 60-hour job requires you, consider changing roles to one that permits a healthier balance.
