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We are always looking for ways to make the most of the limited time we have on this planet, which can be a tall order given the slew of responsibilities with which we have to contend. 

But carving out the time is paramount!

In fact, it's imperative we strive to make the most of each and every day.

Sure, we can plan for the future and learn from the past, but we mustn't harp on either or we risk missing out on the here and now. 

To ensure you live a fulfilling life, ask yourself this key question:

If I were in my deathbed, what will I wish I'd done more?

And go do it -- now!

Will you regret not having spent more hours at the office? Not having bought more stuff to pile up in the closet or garage?

Probably not.

You'll probably wish you'd spent more time with your loved ones and pets, more time savoring the little things in life -- which, when you reflect on the totality of life, will seem like big things.

Let's be real: Life can't be all fun and games all the time. But all work and no play makes life not-so-fun either. 

But if we work the stuff we love into our day -- an hour playing your favorite musical instrument, a half hour watching your favorite Netflix show, 15 minutes walking your dog around your park of choice  -- it can certainly enrich our lives.

You want to reflect on your life and say that if you could do it all over again, you'd choose to live it exactly or very much like you did the first time.

In the age of COVID-19, whether we're talking finances or being in close proximity to other people, living life to the max may not seem totally feasible. (I'm talking to you, travel mavens.)

But at least we can still aim to cultivate new hobbies and interests -- whether it be learning a new language or how to play the guitar. 

As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. We can't just put our lives on hold just because the pandemic has upended the ways things were. Let's leverage this time to expand our horizons, making for a more enriching life. 

In closing, live your life to the fullest. It's far too short not to!

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