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What are the ‘Top Five Regrets of Dying’? (Part 4)

by | Apr 20, 2015 | Uncategorised

We have looked at some of the top regrets of the dying over the past few weeks. The fourth regret of the dying is not surprisingly about friendship. Let’s take the Key Steps to nurture one of the most important relationships in our lives and make sure we never have to say…

#4 – I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends

Often people do not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until they are dying. Often it is not always possible to track down old friends. Many have become so caught up in their own lives that they let golden friendships slip away over the years. There are many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort they deserved and most miss their friends when they are dying.

Who are your real friends and are you nurturing your relationship with them? I can count my real friends on my fingers. They are fierce friends who are prepared to tell me the ‘good’ stuff and the ‘bad’. They hold up the mirror so I can see myself more clearly. They nurture and support me when I need it most (even when I deserve it least). They are rare and precious gems that I am so blessed to have. I have stayed in touch with them, have you stayed in touch with yours? What friendships do you need to spend more time nurturing? What will you do today to start nurturing them today and take the Key Steps to…

“be the difference that makes the difference

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NOTE: The information in my blog may be freely shared and re-used in any online or offline publication, provided it is accompanied by the following credit line: This was written by Dr Sharon King Gabrielides, and originally appeared in her free bi-weekly  ‘Key Steps Food for Thought Blog’ available on the Key Steps website.

Dr Sharon King Gabrielides, EQ Expert, Founder and CEO

Sharon is a dynamic facilitator, speaker and executive coach with over 25 years’ experience in leadership development and organisational transformation. Her PhD thesis contributed a framework for holistic and sustainable leadership development that was published by Rutgers University in the USA. She is faculty of numerous business schools and highly sought-after by leading corporates because she works hand-in-hand with them to create sustainable results and long-term success. In 2020, Sharon was inducted into the Educators Hall of Fame, which is a lifetime achievement award, recognising excellence and her contribution to the field.

Sharon is one of only three women in South Africa to hold the title of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) – the Oscar of the speaking industry. She is also a COMENSA Master Practitioner (CMP), a qualified Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT™) and an accredited Global Virtual Speaker. Sharon is also a registered Education, Training and Development Practitioner (ETDP), holds an Honours degree in Psychology and practices as an NLP master practitioner.

Most important to Sharon is that she has become known for her genuinely caring manner, practical and transformational approach, and for providing valuable tools and that allow people to take Key Steps to really… ‘be the difference that makes the difference.’

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