For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.

People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.

When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.

It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.

2. I wish I didn’t work so hard.

This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.

3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.

Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.

We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.

It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.

When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.

Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.

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The track and field event known as athletics is a combination of many sports such as running, jumping, and throwing. Each track and field game has its own rules set by IAAF and the contestants and even the organizers have to follow them strictly. The general rules about track and field states that each contestant is allowed to participate in three events including relays. In running event, the runner is allowed one false start and is disqualified second time. Well, the different games have different rules and as a participant and host nation you need to follow them according to IAAF rules.

The general rules about track and field from organizer point of view state that the stadium must be well equipped with spectator seating arrangements. The track surface provided to contestants must be covered with all weather material such as asphalt or a rubber compound and the inner circle must be covered with plenty of grass. The track must be divided into at least 8 lanes. The timing and measurements are vital in track and field. In some close events, the difference of fraction of a second can decide the winner. Hence, as an official you must ensure and use latest equipments to avoid confusion. Various advanced software have been introduced for perfect accuracy.

The first thing you need to do as a participant is to confirm your identity regarding age, sex, country, etc. Also, you need to wear a uniform that is designed by your country. The spiked shoes you are using must be tested and if possible, you can wear a number pinned uniform. This allows your fans and officials to identify you. In any situation, you have no right to argue with the judge or officials. Their decision will be the final word.

In track and field game, the lane discipline is important. You are not allowed to run off track and you may get disqualified for running off-track. In relay racing, the baton must be passed within the 20-m long exchange zone or else your team will be disqualified. In hurdling events you will not be qualified if you go around the hurdle and purposely knock down one hurdle. The general rules about track and field clearly states that you need to run over the hurdle. In the past, many professional athletes were disqualified for breaking this rule.

In high jump and pole vault, your ability to clear a bar at various heights is crucial. The bar for pole vault is at higher height than in high jump. The new rule allows you to use fiberglass poles instead of bamboo or metal. In both games, you are allowed three fouls and will be disqualified if you are unable to clear bar on third attempt. The general rules about track and field event such as long jump and triple jump states that you are not allowed to jump the farthest horizontal distance by stepping beyond or ahead of take-off board. The same rule applies to discus throw, hammer throw, and javelin throws. Whereas in shot put, the rule states that you need to throw the metal ball with single hand without stepping out of marked circle.

Well, these are the general rules about track and field events. The best way to follow these rules is to practice hard in your training sessions. A foul means you are out of tournament and who knows you may have missed one prestigious medal for your country!

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