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What do you regret in life?
Hey there, I was wondering what you regretted in your life such as misbehaving in class, not caring about certain oppurtinities that would've helped you with life, or even rejecting offers that were huge.
I'm going to 7th grade, and I just wanted to know if there's anything that I should not do, or should do. In addition to that, I also want to know people's experiences.
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Laura Gray
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If I could go back to school, the biggest “regrets” I’d focus on aren’t big dramatic mistakes. They’re small choices that add up over time.
One of the biggest things is not trying enough new things because of fear or embarrassment. A lot of people later wish they had joined the club, tried the sport, signed up for the activity, or raised their hand more often. You don’t have to be good at something to try it. School is actually the best time to be “bad” at things while you learn. Every experience teaches you something about yourself, even if you end up not liking it.
Another common regret is not taking school seriously early on. That doesn’t mean being perfect or stressed all the time. It just means building good habits now—turning things in on time, learning how to study, and actually paying attention when it matters. These small habits make high school so much easier later on.
Friendships are another big one. Some people look back and wish they had left toxic friendships sooner, or spoken up when something didn’t feel right. Pay attention to how people make you feel. Good friends don’t constantly bring drama or pressure you to be someone you’re not.
On the other hand, a lot of people regret caring too much about what others think. In school, everything feels like it’s being watched, but most people are focused on themselves. Confidence often comes from just doing things anyway, even when you feel awkward.
If I had to sum it up: try things without letting fear stop you, build good habits early, and choose people who make your life better—not more stressful.
And your mindset is already a strong one: try things at least once, and take things seriously when it matters. That balance will take you far.
One of the biggest things is not trying enough new things because of fear or embarrassment. A lot of people later wish they had joined the club, tried the sport, signed up for the activity, or raised their hand more often. You don’t have to be good at something to try it. School is actually the best time to be “bad” at things while you learn. Every experience teaches you something about yourself, even if you end up not liking it.
Another common regret is not taking school seriously early on. That doesn’t mean being perfect or stressed all the time. It just means building good habits now—turning things in on time, learning how to study, and actually paying attention when it matters. These small habits make high school so much easier later on.
Friendships are another big one. Some people look back and wish they had left toxic friendships sooner, or spoken up when something didn’t feel right. Pay attention to how people make you feel. Good friends don’t constantly bring drama or pressure you to be someone you’re not.
On the other hand, a lot of people regret caring too much about what others think. In school, everything feels like it’s being watched, but most people are focused on themselves. Confidence often comes from just doing things anyway, even when you feel awkward.
If I had to sum it up: try things without letting fear stop you, build good habits early, and choose people who make your life better—not more stressful.
And your mindset is already a strong one: try things at least once, and take things seriously when it matters. That balance will take you far.