10 Ways to Live a Life with Fewer Regrets

10 Ways to Live a Life with Fewer Regrets

(or: 10 Gentle Reminders for Living Fully, Right Now)

A Wildflower Funeral Concepts Blog Post

Most regrets don’t come from what we did. They come from what we didn’t say, didn’t try, or kept putting off for “someday.” Living a life with fewer regrets isn’t about perfection or constant happiness. It’s about presence, honesty, and allowing ourselves to live in alignment with what matters most.

Here are ten simple, human ways to live more fully, starting right where you are.

1. Say the thing

Love. Gratitude. Apologies. Admiration. The words we withhold often linger the longest. Say them while you can.

2. Don’t wait for the “right time”

There will always be reasons to delay joy. Start the project. Take the trip. Make the call. Life rarely announces when the window is closing.

3. Let relationships evolve

Not every connection is meant to last forever, and that’s okay. Release guilt around outgrowing people, and honor what each relationship brought to your life.

4. Make space for grief

Unprocessed grief has a way of shaping our lives quietly. Let yourself feel it, talk about it, write it, walk with it. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting.

5. Choose experiences over things

Objects fade. Stories stay. Shared experiences become the memories people carry long after you’re gone.

6. Be curious, even when it’s uncomfortable

Growth often begins with questions. Curiosity keeps us flexible, compassionate, and open to change—even late in life.

7. Rest without guilt

Burnout steals presence. Rest isn’t laziness! It’s maintenance for a meaningful life.

8. Leave room for joy

Joy doesn’t have to be earned or justified. It can be quiet. Ordinary. Fleeting. Let it count anyway.

9. Talk about the hard stuff

Death. Aging. Loss. Love. Legacy. Naming the things we avoid often brings relief, clarity, and connection.

10. Remember that life is happening now

Not after the next milestone. Not when things calm down. This moment, as imperfect and unfinished as it might seem) is part of your life story.

A Final Thought

At Wildflower, we’re reminded every day that life is both fragile and incredibly meaningful. Living with fewer regrets doesn’t mean having all the answers. It means showing up honestly, loving bravely, and tending to what matters while we still can. Because one day, even this moment will be a memory.  

As a funeral home, our purpose is to honor life. One way we do that is by creating space for community. Wildflower’s chapel hosts concerts, storytelling, poetry, and other events that celebrate creativity, connection, and the shared experience of being human. Visit our EVENTS PAGE for our latest offerings, and come join us!