1. Speak up more.
As the saying goes, it's the squeaky wheel that gets the grease. You are your one and only true advocate, so never be afraid to stand up for yourself and speak your mind, because regret's a b****.
2. Know when to walk away.
Many readers voiced that walking away, while it may be a difficult decision, is sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself. And the quicker you can come to this realization, the more you can save yourself from making up for lost time.
3. Save more money.
Retirement is no joke, as you'll learn by 50. As you stare at the bleak reality of your 401K, you might find yourself counting every nickel and dime you wasted on frivolous expenses. So pack your lunch, find street parking (or take the bus) and remember that a penny saved is a penny earned, as cheesy as it sounds.
4. Re-think a college major.
A few readers mentioned how they wish they'd re-considered their choice of college major, or even thought twice before dropping out.
5. Travel more.
You're only young once. So before you get tied down by responsibilities of a mortgage, a spouse and kids, it's a good idea to explore the world and all it has to offer (as long as it doesn't break the bank!). Consider working abroad. Visit the city you dream
6. Incur less debt.
Don't buy things you don't need and think long and hard before getting a credit card. No matter what they tell you, it's not free money, and no matter how high the limit, you shouldn't go blow it all on designer duds and a fancy vacation. Debt sucks in any form. Instead, focus on building a solid credit history and credit score so you can finally nab a killer interest rate when you go sign a mortgage.
7. Wear more sunscreen.
Basking in the rays may pay off in the short run with a glistening tan, but in the long run it leads to age spots, wrinkling and sagging of the skin. So grab the SPF year-round, reach for self-tanner or just embrace your skin tone for what it is.
8. Think carefully before marriage.
Several readers voiced they would have waited to get married. One reader said she would have waited until at least 30. While there's no hard and fast rule everyone can apply, it's sound advice at any age -- to think carefully before you wed.
9. Slow down.
Too many of us waste precious moments because we're too busy connected to our digital devices or on social media or worrying
10. Get a better education.
As the saying goes, nobody can take your accomplishments away from you. Education is one of those accomplishments. Many readers wished they would have either gone to or stuck to college. Whether it's to land you the career of your dreams, or to meet people from different walks of life or to learn to see things a little differently, education is always a good choice, whatever form it takes.
11. Consider health issues.
By 25 you might have noticed your
相关单词：realization
realization解释：n.实现；认识到，深刻了解
realization例句：
We shall gladly lend every effort in our power toward its realization.我们将乐意为它的实现而竭尽全力。
He came to the realization that he would never make a good teacher.他逐渐认识到自己永远不会成为好老师。
相关单词：retirement
retirement解释：n.退休，退职
retirement例句：
She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。
相关单词：bleak
bleak解释：adj.(天气)阴冷的；凄凉的；暗淡的
bleak例句：
They showed me into a bleak waiting room.他们引我来到一间阴冷的会客室。
The company's prospects look pretty bleak.这家公司的前景异常暗淡。
相关单词：dime
dime解释：n.（指美国、加拿大的钱币）一角
dime例句：
A dime is a tenth of a dollar.一角银币是十分之一美元。
The liberty torch is on the back of the dime.自由火炬在一角硬币的反面。
相关单词：frivolous
frivolous解释：adj.轻薄的；轻率的
frivolous例句：
This is a frivolous way of attacking the problem.这是一种轻率敷衍的处理问题的方式。
He spent a lot of his money on frivolous things.他在一些无聊的事上花了好多钱。
相关单词：spouse
spouse解释：n.配偶(指夫或妻)
spouse例句：
Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.她的丈夫星期天要来看她。
What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?在婚姻中保持配偶幸福的最好方法是什么？
相关单词：incur
incur解释：vt.招致，蒙受，遭遇
incur例句：
Any costs that you incur will be reimbursed in full.你的所有花费都将全额付还。
An enterprise has to incur certain costs and expenses in order to stay in business.一个企业为了维持营业,就不得不承担一定的费用和开支。
相关单词：killer
killer解释：n.杀人者，杀人犯，杀手，屠杀者
killer例句：
Heart attacks have become Britain's No.1 killer disease.心脏病已成为英国的头号致命疾病。
The bulk of the evidence points to him as her killer.大量证据证明是他杀死她的。
相关单词：basking
basking解释：v.晒太阳，取暖( bask的现在分词 )；对…感到乐趣；因他人的功绩而出名；仰仗…的余泽
basking例句：
We sat basking in the warm sunshine. 我们坐着享受温暖的阳光。
A colony of seals lay basking in the sun. 一群海豹躺着晒太阳。 来自《简明英汉词典》
相关单词：glistening
glistening解释：adj.闪耀的，反光的v.湿物闪耀，闪亮( glisten的现在分词 )
glistening例句：
Her eyes were glistening with tears. 她眼里闪着晶莹的泪花。
Her eyes were glistening with tears. 她眼睛中的泪水闪着柔和的光。 来自《用法词典》
相关单词：sagging
sagging解释：下垂[沉，陷]，松垂，垂度
sagging例句：
The morale of the enemy troops is continuously sagging. 敌军的士气不断低落。
We are sagging south. 我们的船正离开航线向南漂流。
相关单词：wed
wed解释：v.娶，嫁，与…结婚
wed例句：
The couple eventually wed after three year engagement.这对夫妇在订婚三年后终于结婚了。
The prince was very determined to wed one of the king's daughters.王子下定决心要娶国王的其中一位女儿。
相关单词：savor
savor解释：vt.品尝，欣赏；n.味道，风味；情趣，趣味
savor例句：
The soup has a savor of onion.这汤有洋葱味。
His humorous remarks added a savor to our conversation.他幽默的话语给谈话增添了风趣。
相关单词：perfectly
perfectly解释：adv.完美地，无可非议地，彻底地
perfectly例句：
The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。
相关单词：accomplishments
accomplishments解释：n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就
accomplishments例句：
It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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After years of dieting,Carol's
All living matter undergoes a process of
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