When it comes to regrets, it seems we’re more bothered by the things we didn’t do than the things we have done. A new survey found that 55% of respondents regret things they didn’t do vs. 32% who said they regret something they’ve done. Some of those “didn’t do” regrets include not speaking up (40%), not visiting family or friends enough (36%), and not pursuing their dreams (35%).
On the other hand, the biggest things those surveyed regret doing include spending money or purchasing something (49%), fighting with friends or family (43%), and making an unnecessary comment (36%).
The survey also found that, over the years, people regret an average of five angry text messages and two breakups. And bad decisions were made more at night (43%) than in the morning (22%).
Speaking of regrets...
Election stress … If the thought of the presidential election coming up in less than two weeks is making your heart beat faster and keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. A new survey from the American Psychological Association finds that 69% of American adults are stressed out about the election. 77% of them say the future of the country is their top stressor. Compared to surveys conducted during the last two elections, Americans are just as stressed as they were in 2020, but much more so than 2016. More than 70% of people say they are concerned about election violence. More than half are worried about the end of democracy. But amidst the concern are 60% of people who say they are optimistic that positive change will come out of the election.