But it seems our greatest regret of all is something rather more practical ... failing to save enough money.

 

Researchers have compiled¹ a list of 50 things Britons would change if they could live life over again. And the most common was to save more money, with 35 per cent saying that failing to do so was their biggest mistake.

 

Thirty-one per cent wished they had done more to keep fit, while travelling more was high on the list. Shockingly², not having enough one-night stands was the 43rd biggest regret, above not giving more to charity at 44th.

 

In terms of career, 17 per cent of people said they wished they had pushed themselves harder in their chosen career path, while another 23 per cent said they would like to have been more confident and outgoing.

 

More than one in ten wished they had visited and spoken to their parents more, according to the research.

 

Andrew Robertson, of 16-25 Railcard, which commissioned the study of 1,500 adults of all ages, said: 'Many of us have things that we might do differently in our lives, whether it's travelling and exploring more, making an effort to keep fit, or being more careful with money.

 

'The findings³ go to show how important it is to make the most of our time and live life to the full. By offering a third off rail travel for those aged⁴ 16-25 we want to give young people the chance to get out, see friends and family, travel and explore, without having to worry unduly⁵ about the cost.

 

'Hopefully this will mean the younger generation of today will have fewer regrets later in life.'

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