How to Live Life Like There's No Tomorrow

Co-authored by Rachel Kove

Last Updated: May 10, 2022

"Live your each day as if you were to die tomorrow" You've heard it a million times, but it's true: life is short. One second we're born, and it's impossible to predict when we'll die. In the meantime, life should be full of adventures, love and laughter.

1

Be aware of your time.

Learn the value of everything and also learn that they will never be with you throughout your lifetime.

2

Do things now.

There must be something in life you have wished to and dreamed of doing. But you have been shy or embarrassed to do? Well, one day you will get up from the bed and you will realize that there is not time left for doing those things. Do it now!

3

Care for your loved-ones.

Always tell your family members, relationship partners and friends that they are important to you and you love them. It does not have to be serious. You could try telling your parents you love them everyday (if you live with them), or tell your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife that they are a big part of your life.

4

Do random acts of kindness.

When you are dead, don't you want to have everybody remember you for all the great things you did? Maybe by helping that old lady reach the high shelf in the store, or helping that girl scout pick up her cookies, or even just being nice to your friends/family. It really does make a difference.

5

Go green!

Of course you probably do this already, or at least we hope so! Do not litter, be nice to animals and plants and recycle. Doing little things to help the environment can be helpful to your planet.

6

Have fun!

This is where it starts getting good! Don't just sit around the house all day! Have a party, make lots of friends, do crazy things like sky diving! Do not be stressed out all the time, relax a little and chill!
- Try to figure out what your most important values are so you can act on them regularly. If your number one value is connection, you might make a phone call each day to someone you love. If your top value is exercise, you could make an effort to move around each day.

7

Go to the extremes.

This is optional but be wild! Go bungee jumping, jump off a cliff into water (check if it is safe below first) or have an eating contest, you get the idea! Do whatever you want but just do not kill yourself.

8

Love the moment.

Stop. Sit down. Look at a sunset or a green field. Look at children playing and enjoying themselves. Look an old couple arm in arm walking down the street. Look at a flower. Savour the simple and beautiful things in life that are all around us. Do not take nature's wonders for granted - marvel at everything that we have on this planet earth that is our home.
- Doing the mental and emotional work that you need to stay present can help you enjoy life and feel alive in the moment.

9

Take it easy.

Take it as it comes. Life does not always go the way we would wish or hope for. There will be ups and downs along the way. Do not worry about bad news, expect good news and hope for the best. Be an optimist and plan an enjoyable event or happening in your life in the near future, however small or token.

Expert Q&A

Question

How can I enjoy life without regrets?

Rachel Kove
Certified Recovery Coach
Rachel Kove is a Certified Recovery Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Published Author, Mental Health Advocate, and Actress with over 13 years of experience. She recently developed and became Co-Owner of Transformational Solutions, a life coaching program specializing in addiction, trauma, and personal development. Rachel also co-created the V.I.S.I.O.N.S program, an online self-improvement curriculum designed to help people get unstuck emotionally and accomplish their goals. Additionally, she co-hosts the weekly podcast “Kicking it With The Koves” alongside her brother and father, Jesse and Martin Kove.

Rachel Kove

Certified Recovery Coach

Expert Answer

Always remember that life is short and we never know when we're going to die. Take advantage of the opportunity of being alive today and do not waste time! Try to feel alive in the moment you are living now!