What would you do if you only had a few months left to live?

In her memoir, "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying," palliative care nurse Bonnie Ware shares the most common wishes of her dying patients.

These regrets reveal what truly matters in life.

The most common regret?

1. “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.”

When time is running out, it's clear which dreams remain unfulfilled.

What do you want out of life, and are you working towards it?

2. “I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.”

This was a universal regret among men.

Are you spending enough quality time with your loved ones, or is work always in the way?

3. “I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.”

Many people suppress their emotions to keep the peace, but this often leads to resentment.

Do you feel comfortable in your relationships, or are you pretending to be someone you’re not?

4. “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.”

As the end nears, money and status fade in importance, but relationships do not.

Are you investing enough time and effort in your friendships?

5. “I wish that I had let myself be happier.”

Many don't realize that happiness is a choice.

Are you letting yourself enjoy life, or is stress taking over?

None of the dying wished for more wealth, status, or power.

Instead, they wished they had focused more on their health, happiness, and relationships.