Learning activity 1

Evidence: Regrets from the dying

This evidence is divided into two parts. Read the instructions below and make
sure you complete both tasks.

Fuente: SENA

A. In 2012, Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative nurse, wrote a book called “The
Top Five Regrets of the Dying”. Read the following article about that book and
answer the questions below.

To answer questions 1 and 2, follow the grammar structure in the example:

Example: They wish they hadn’t wasted time in silly arguments.

Source: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-
of-the-dying

" she says. and how we might learn from their wisdom. as witnessed by Ware: 1. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives. from men in particular. which gathered so much attention that she put her observations into a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself. Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives. What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life? There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. Women also spoke of this regret. She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog called Inspiration and Chai. it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. "This came from every male patient that I nursed. until they no longer have it". but as most were from an older generation. . or not made. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Top five regrets of the dying A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying. "When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently. Here are the top five regrets of the dying. "This was the most common regret of all. And among the top. not the life others expected of me. and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made. "common themes surfaced again and again". is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. 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". 2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it. Health brings a freedom very few realise.

when deep within. 4. Fear of change had them pretending to others. they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings. In the article they mentioned that happiness is a choice. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying". They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. When dying people are asked about their regrets. what are the most common themes they mention? 2. What is one of the most common regrets dying people. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. "Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. particularly men. 5. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result".3. "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. "This is a surprisingly common one. What do you think this means? . I wish that I had let myself be happier. they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again". Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. As a result. and to their selves. as well as their physical lives. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. that they were content. What's your greatest regret so far and what will you set out to achieve or change before you die? Questions: 1. have? 2.

The most common regret that dying men have is “I wish I hadn't worked so hard”. That is because they spent their whole life working so hard for sure have much more money for themselves or for their family despite of share time with their children and their wives so. they regret about have no courage to express their feelings and live their life in sadness because they didn’t let themselves be happy by thinking in others’ opinion. 2. they would have enjoyed the company of others more. Read the example below: Example: Regret: They wish they hadn’t wasted time on silly arguments. Using the answers from part A question 2. B. they can change the way they do the things but they are used to live like that all their life and it is only when they are about to die when they realise that the things can be different change some things and do it for living better. I think “Happiness is a choice” means that many people live their life in the misery without think about it can be different. Reflection: If they hadn’t wasted time on silly arguments. When dying people talk about their regrets the most common themes are: to work so hard and have no time for their relatives. many people specially men regret of worked so hard. describe how things would have been different if they had changed their actions in each situation. also they regret about no stayed in touch with their friends. . 3. Answers: 1.

they would have spent much more time with their family and they’d have enjoyed their children’s youth. Reflection: If they had the courage to express their feelings. Click on Examinar mi equipo and look for the file in your computer. Click Enviar. who really care of them. they would have been happy because they’d have enjoyed their life. Reflection: if they hadn’t worked so hard. When you finish your work. Regret: They wish they had the courage to express their feelings. 4. 3. Regret: They wish they had stayed in touch with their friends. Reflection: if they had let themselves be happier they would haven’t regret about their sad life. Click on the title of this evidence. 2. they would have enjoyed their life living one in truly. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional). Answer: Regret: They wish they had the courage to live a life true to themselves. and not the life others expected of them. Regret: They wish they had let themselves be happier. and they would have enjoyed much more their life. . Regret: They wish they hadn't worked so hard. send the file to your instructor through the platform as follows: 1. Reflection: If they had courage to live a life true to themselves and not the life others expected of them. Make sure the file is attached. Reflection: if they had stayed in touch with their friends they would have shared their life with people.

Remember to check the learning guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities. know how to develop them and deliver them correctly.Note: This evidence is an individual activity.  Formula consecuencias hipotéticas a cursos de acción distintos en el pasado en el contexto requerido. . Criterios de evaluación  Enuncia remordimientos en el contexto requerido.