IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING: THE 40 MOST POPULAR REGRETS

Becoming overweight or fat was one of the things people regret the most

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Taking up smoking Not saving more money Allowing myself to become overweight/fat Not getting better exam results/grades Not keeping in touch with people Not concentrating hard enough at school Getting into debt Choosing the wrong career path

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Not quitting smoking at an earlier age Not being brave enough Not socialising with friends enough Not making the most of an opportunity Not going travelling Not going to college or university Drinking too much at a young age Not learning a language Losing your virginity to the wrong person Not having more relationships Not spending enough time with my family Being too sensible Not getting on the properly ladder sooner Ignoring an illness

Not going to university or college was ranked number 14 on the list of most popular regrets

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Having unprotected sex Not learning to drive Not listening to my parents advice Not leaving home quick enough Not taking up a sport/hobby Losing your virginity at a young age Getting married Getting married too young Getting a tattoo

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Not having children at all Using sunbeds Having an affair Not having more children Buying a house at the wrong time or Getting into the wrong crowd of people Having children too late Moving out of your parent's home too young too soon

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Taking drugs