You’ve likely heard someone say something along the lines of, “You only have one life to live. Make the most out of it.” It’s sound advice that many of us tend to overlook, not realizing its value.
However, there are those who took a leap of faith and ended up becoming one of the best life decisions they have ever made. Some of them have shared their experiences online, all of which are inspiring enough to remind us to live life to the fullest.
Some of these anecdotes may seem minor, but they have nonetheless made a significant impact on the person. Scroll through, and hopefully, these stories will encourage you to do the same.
#21 My Grandmother Graduated At 88
This is my grandmother, Joan Alexander. She was denied the opportunity to graduate from the University of Maine in the 1950’s. She had done all the coursework, but was forbidden from student teaching because she was pregnant. This year, my aunt (her daughter) reached out to the university. They agreed subsequent life experiences counted for the student teaching, and she graduated in May!
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#22 After Years Of Tooth Pain And Hiding My Smile, I Got Dentures! They Literally Made Me Smile
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#23 I Recently Opened A Small Bakery After A Couple Of Years Of Baking Out Of The House. I’m A Proud Papa
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#24 One Year Alcohol Free (31)
One year alcohol free and never felt better! Far less anxiety, better self-esteem and mood, less tummy issues, better skin, more energy, and improved relationships. Couldn’t ask for more.
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#25 My 72-Year-Old Dad Graduated College With Honors Last Weekend (A.S. Environmental Horticulture And Design)
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#26 Graduated With A First Class, And I’m So Proud Of Myself. I Didn’t Just Survive A Nigerian University — I Thrived
B. Sc. Cybersecurity (First Class Honours). Excited for what’s to come next!
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#27 At 16, My Guidance Counselor Told Me I Wasn’t Good Enough At Math To Go Into The Space Field. Just Received My Undergrad Diploma In Applied Mathematics
I started working on my master's in space sciences and engineering. Follow your gut and do the thing.
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#28 Grandpa Is Still Living His Best Life Napping In Random Places Around The Farm
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#29 After 6 Years Of Being Bullied. I Finally Passed Primary School And I'm Moving On With My Life, Without The People That Tried To Ruin Me
I feel happy like never before. Highschool, here i come!
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#32 Finally Published The Book I Started Writing In The Psych Ward, 3 Years Later
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#33 Decided To Spend Christmas Alone At The Cabin. Best Decision Ever! Think I’m Gonna Stay Over New Years Aswell
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#34 Been In A Rut This Week With My Anxiety, Decided To Let It Out And Paint It Away
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#36 I Won The Best In Landscape Award At My Local Juried Exhibit Today. I'm Just So Happy That My Unseen Moments Of Trying, Trying, And Trying Have Paid Off
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#37 Finally Have A Place To Live After Living Out Of My Car For All Of November
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#38 After Almost 7 Years Of Growing, I Donated 22inches Of Hair To Charity
Growing my hair since 2018, sorry about the B&W filter, bit self conscious about having acne in my mid 30s.
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#39 I Suffer From Severe Depression. Traveled More Than 6000 Miles (9800 Km) For A Solo Vacation To L.A. I Have Never Been This Happy In Years
1) I said I have depression, not because I wanted to get attention or something like that. I said it so everyone could understand why I was happy.
2) Yes, I have severe depression. Psychiatrists are not supposed to say how bad your depression is. It was my clinical doctor who (by mistake) said it when I told him how much of the antidepressant I was taking (I'm taking the maximum safe dose). I don't actually like to talk about the specifics.
3) I'm following a treatment that is not working as intended. Just before my trip, my levels of a specific hormone were a bit off, so my doctor said that we're going to try a few things to see if I can get better when I get back.
4) I hate this. I hate that I can't have a normal life because of this. Making this trip was easy because I actually like to be alone, so escaping from everyone felt great. Yet, I still have my ups and downs. I tried to get out of bed early every day, and I still couldn't manage to do so. But I try to enjoy most of the day when I'm out. It's horrible to try your best and yet some days you can't get out of bed, hating yourself because of it. Trying so hard to do it, but you just can't, like an invisible force is not letting you move.
5) I know that my depression is still here with me. And yes, maybe when I get back to my place it'll be hard, but thankfully I have a doctor, family, and friends who are going to help me out.
2) Yes, I have severe depression. Psychiatrists are not supposed to say how bad your depression is. It was my clinical doctor who (by mistake) said it when I told him how much of the antidepressant I was taking (I'm taking the maximum safe dose). I don't actually like to talk about the specifics.
3) I'm following a treatment that is not working as intended. Just before my trip, my levels of a specific hormone were a bit off, so my doctor said that we're going to try a few things to see if I can get better when I get back.
4) I hate this. I hate that I can't have a normal life because of this. Making this trip was easy because I actually like to be alone, so escaping from everyone felt great. Yet, I still have my ups and downs. I tried to get out of bed early every day, and I still couldn't manage to do so. But I try to enjoy most of the day when I'm out. It's horrible to try your best and yet some days you can't get out of bed, hating yourself because of it. Trying so hard to do it, but you just can't, like an invisible force is not letting you move.
5) I know that my depression is still here with me. And yes, maybe when I get back to my place it'll be hard, but thankfully I have a doctor, family, and friends who are going to help me out.
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#40 I Did It. I Cleaned My Depression Room
I’ve been rotting in bed for a few months and physically couldn’t get myself to do anything about it, but today I chugged caffeine and put on a show on my TV and just kept moving. I feel like I can breathe.
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