Regret is a feeling everyone experiences at one point in their life or several. It's a negative emotion that comes from the time we reflect on past decisions and wish we did something different.

Studies show that the most commonly reported regrets involved romance, family, education, career, finance, and parenting. Those in palliative care often wished they lived a life true to themselves, wished they didn't overwork themselves, or wish they stayed in touch with their friends.

1. Make sure to spend time thinking about your decisions twice or thrice, but don't let it eat you up.
2. Stop undermining your relationships, both romantic and platonic.
3. Learn how to seize opportunities. You can't go back in time. Whatever you choose to do, whether study or tra...