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The Five Regrets of Dying" by Bronnie Ware offers profound insights based on her experience as a palliative care nurse. The book sheds light on the most common regrets expressed by individuals nearing the end of their lives: - **Not Living True to Yourself**: Regret over not pursuing personal dreams and aspirations, but rather conforming to external expectations. - **Working Too Much**: Spending excessive time on work at the expense of personal relationships, experiences, and self-care. - **Not Expressing Feelings**: Regrets arising from failing to communicate love, gratitude, and forgiveness to loved ones. - **Losing Touch with Friends**: Neglecting friendships and not investing in meaningful connections over time. - **Not Allowing Themselves to Be Happier**: Failing to prioritize happiness due to fear of change or societal pressures. Bronnie Ware's reflections prompt us to live authentically, value relationships, and prioritize happiness. They urge readers to contemplate their lives, make choices aligned with their core values, and pursue fulfillment without hesitation.

The 5 most common deathbed regrets, according to a palliative care nurse, Bronnie Ware. 1. 'I wish I hadn't dedicated so much of my life to working so hard.' While money is important, so many people regret spending so much time at work, time that could've been allocated to family, friends and pleasure. 2. 'I wish I'd lived my life the way I wanted, not how others expected me to behave.' It is interpreted as people's sadness at never achieving - or even attempting to achieve - their personal dreams. 3. 'I regret losing touch with so many of my friends'. Friendships, like all relationships, require maintenance. We regrets that we didn't do more to keep in contact with those people we met along the way and felt great affection for. 4. 'I wish I'd been brave enough to express my feelings more'. Don’t settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. 5. 'I wish I'd let myself be happier'. Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.

November is the Month of Gratitude! Embracing radical gratitude into your daily life can be a transformative practice for fostering positivity and improving overall well-being. Read our blog for ways to cultivate gratitude: https://bit.ly/46wkrKh #EmbraceYouMD #Gratitude

Gratitude is as easy as pie. 🥧 This season, let's savor the sweetness of giving thanks with a modern twist. Just like a perfectly baked pumpkin pie, expressing gratitude is a simple yet powerful act that brings joy to both the giver and the receiver. Easy Ways to Show Appreciation 🍂: 🥧 Just Say It: Sometimes a simple 'thank you' says it all. 🥧 Thank You Notes: A heartfelt note goes a long way. 🥧 Acts of Kindness: Small gestures can make a big impact. 🥧 Quality Time: Spend meaningful moments with those you appreciate. 🥧 Recognition: Acknowledge and celebrate achievements. The effects of gratitude ripple through our lives, fostering positivity, improving mental well-being, and strengthening connections. Our upcoming app, HeartMyCare, adds a dash of innovation to appreciation. Recognition of nurses by patients will be as easy as a few taps of the finger. So, as we enjoy the "warmth" of fall, let's also share the warmth of gratitude. What are you thankful for today? 💛 #Gratitude #ThanksgivingVibes #HeartMyCare #NurseAppreciation #NurseRecognition #NursingInnovation #PatientExperience #PatientFeedback #NursesonLinkedIn

“Do the next thing”… with thankfulness. Often times, we are consumed with getting to the next thing. Life can feel like a never-ending “one thing after another.” Or we find ourselves on a journey of trying to figure out where God is leading us and what the next thing is. Stress sets in. Confusion sets in. Anxiety sets in. Exhaustion sets in. Thank you, Dr. Elise Shockley, for reminding us that God wants us to navigate life with faithfulness and thankfulness as we simply “do the next thing” that God has for us. The next task. The next errand. The next project. The next conversation. The next exam. The next appointment. The next patient. The next move. The next job. The next ______. Each of these is an opportunity to engage God and others with a posture of gratitude. Thankfulness is a game-changer. #CMDA #CMDAMemphis #UTHCS #DocsForum #healthcare #faithandwork

Rhythms of Resilience: From ICU to Unyielding Spirit Hello LinkedIn community! 🌟 Life's symphony took an unexpected turn for me in July 2022 when I spent 10 days in the ICU. 🏥 It was a period that tested not just my health but also my resilience and outlook on life. 👨👩👧👦 Family worried, teachers questioned my future, and friends discovered a depth of connection. In the silence of my hospital room, the support echoed louder than ever. Love, in its purest form, manifested through gestures of care and concern. In the midst of medical monitors and uncertainty, I found solace in Krishna's timeless assurance: "Don't worry, I'm here for you." 🌌 Those words resonated, reminding me that even in the darkest moments, divine presence and human compassion prevail. Allow me to share a personal note from that ICU chapter: [Include a brief experience or lesson learned during the ICU stay]. The journey from vulnerability to recovery was a symphony of strength, gratitude, and a renewed zest for life. 🌈 Life, like recovery, is a gradual crescendo. While I haven't conquered every peak, the journey has made me appreciate the valleys. 🚀 Success, to me, is breathing in the gift of each new day with a heart full of gratitude. To those facing health challenges or any storm in life, know that your spirit is unbreakable. 💪 Embrace the discord, for it can be a prelude to the most harmonious chapters of your story. #Resilience #LifeJourney #Gratitude #TriumphOverAdversity 🎵

🌸💙 Cherish Each Moment💙🌸 Today, I want to share a personal story that has served as a wake-up call for me and a reminder of the importance of being present and cherishing every precious moment with our loved ones. Recently, my vibrant and loving grandmother made the difficult but necessary transition to a nursing home. It was a decision made to ensure she receives the care and support she needs in this stage of her life. This milestone has made me reflect deeply on the passing of time and the significance of long-term care planning. Time truly goes by fast. Aging is an inevitable part of life. It is during these transitions that we are reminded of the importance of our presence in the lives of our loved ones. Long-term care planning goes beyond financial considerations; it involves taking the time to understand our loved ones' needs, wishes, and preferences as they age. Time spent together becomes priceless as our loved ones grow older. It's in these moments that we can create lasting memories, share stories, and express our love and gratitude. Let us embrace the fleeting nature of time and make every second count. To my grandmother, thank you for the love and wisdom you have always shared with me. Though our journey may take a different path now, the bond we share remains unbreakable. I promise to be there for you, holding your hand and creating cherished memories along the way. #CherishEveryMoment #LongTermCarePlanning #PresenceMatters #FamilyLove #MakingMemories

Last week, I was privileged to nurse a woman during labour till delivery and the scene of that moment is not fading away anytime soon. The labour pain was so intense that we couldn't help but pray that the baby would come on time. I was sober, the woman was most sober and her husband was the best being. At that time one could only imagine how painful it could be for her. Reassurance and constant monitoring were the only treatment offered to her at that point. This kind of pain cannot be concealed. 🥹 But guess what, the baby didn't come out until the full course of labor was completed. Even while the head was presenting, we had to wait for contractions to help her push through. (This shows the importance of patience and endurance in whatever we find ourselves ) The end was gracious, a life was birthed and I'm glad I was a source of hope. It's amazing how God designed nature, certain processes can never be boycotted. Here's the real gist; 🫄We are pregnant beings and anticipating our delivery time. But until the full course of labour is complete we won't deliver. 🫄🏽 While you are at it, you need to find physical, spiritual, and psychological support as that could be a strength draining and a self losing time (Not in the right frame of mind to do things yourself). 🫄🏽 Peradventure you find yourself in the position of a nurse or the husband in this scene above, do not hesitate to encourage and uplift the spirit of the one who is travailing. Your kind words are the only medicine an individual could make do with at that moment. Dearest #Linkedinfamily, I pray you have a soft landing in your travailing time and come out of it with praise, and may you be a source of hope and comfort to travailing ones. It's another fulfilling week again, God help me through it. Happy new week! Kindly share your thoughts on this in the comments. I'm #ThatAffableNurse, I bring good things your way. I am open to collaboration, writing, and transcribing gigs, speaking engagements, moderating, and ambassadorship for health & wellness brands. Reach out to me if you need my expertise. 📸. Prep. for operating the Autoclave ( A process in sterilization of instruments.) #LinkedIn #Linkedinnurses #Nurse #Mondaymotivation

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all." -Oscar Wilde There was a time in my life that I felt I was going through the motions each day, existing in life. I relied on my watch or computer to tell me the day and date of the week. I'd go to bed exhausted, asking myself, "Is this as good as it gets?" Have you ever felt this way? Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse, spent many years working in palliative care, accommodating her patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She took their dying epiphanies and put them into a book, "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying" to encourage others to live their lives to the fullest. Here are her Top 5: 1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. 2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard. 3. I wish I had the courage to express my feelings. 4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. 5. I wish I had let myself be happier. Fear of change made them pretend to others, and to themselves, that they were satisfied with their life, when deep inside they desired to laugh joyously and have silliness in their life again. Learn from their life lessons. Start taking charge of your life today with baby steps. What's one thing you stopped doing that brought you joy? A hobby? Meeting a friend for lunch? Family game night? A walk in the park? Start a bucket list today of things you want to accomplish and add deadlines. Commit to living a life with no regrets. You've got this!💪🦋