End-of-life planning expert suggests 4-word phrase for a happier life with fewer regrets.

Embracing the truth that everyone eventually passes away is a crucial step in valuing the time you have left in life. It can enhance the satisfaction and significance of your remaining days, as advised by "death doula" Alua Arthur in a recent interview with "The Happiness Lab," a podcast hosted by Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos.

Arthur's suggestion: Face a mirror, gaze into your own eyes and utter, "I will pass away."

Embracing mortality can lead to increased compassion, mindfulness, and motivation to achieve goals in life, Santos stated.

Going With Grace, a Los Angeles-based end-of-life planning and support organization, was founded by Arthur, who is also the author of "Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End," which was published in April.

By becoming more comfortable with the idea that living and dying are natural processes, we may ease some of our fear of death, as she stated on the podcast.

Arthur has conversed with numerous people about their final stages of life. One of her most significant insights: People frequently concentrate on attempting to derive significance from their lives, rather than discovering meaning in "the small moments that bring us happiness," she stated.

"Being grounded in my mortality makes me appreciate the sensory experiences I have now," Arthur said. "For example, how cool is it that I can feel cold on my hands? How cool is it that I have plates to eat off of?"

'An astonishing life doesn't just happen'

The idea of being mindful of one's mortality, known as death awareness, has been present in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. According to Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once," this concept can help put life into perspective and motivate individuals to make the most of their time on earth.

Wellman stated that an amazing life doesn't simply occur; it requires us to take action towards it, but sometimes taking that courageous step can be challenging.

Whenever she discovers the coin in her purse, Wellman reminds herself that she will soon die.

"That small, subtle reminder reminds us that we're temporary," she said.

It is beneficial to anticipate potential regrets of omission, or "pre-grets," according to Wellman's article for CNBC Make It earlier this month.

Identify your pre-grets, make a list, and circle the entries that matter to you. Then brainstorm your next move.

""By acknowledging our regrets, we can alter the course of our lives and explore alternative paths," Wellman stated."

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