‘I’m an end-of-life nurse, these are life lessons terminal patients always swear by’

‘I’m an end-of-life nurse, these are life lessons terminal patients always swear by’Not saving all of your money and wearing your favourite bold lipstick was among the top end of life lessonsCommentsLifestyleSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer12:01, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMarie Curie nurse Ashleigh Wood noted patients have a 'clear sense of what really matters' in their final days(Image: Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments)End-of-life nurses at Marie Curie revealed the top pearls of wisdom terminal patients have shared in their final months, weeks and days, urging others to focus on what really matters in life. Living in the moment, letting go and not being afraid were among the top recommendations.‌Many nurses and healthcare assistants also revealed that one of the most common regrets is missing family moments due to work. Alongside worrying too much about money, many patients urge their loved ones to spend it on making memories while they can, instead of storing it away for a rainy day.‌From classic tidbits like not going to bed angry or spending time with loved ones, to embracing your bold uniqueness in every moment and not just saving things for ‘special occasions’.‌View 3 ImagesLife lessons will be displayed in Superdrug stores throughout the country(Image: Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments)Top 10 life lessons from terminally ill patients, according to Marie Curie teams:Never go to sleep on an angry wordDon’t let worrying rob you of the time you haveTime with loved ones is everythingDon’t wait for ‘one day’ – live in the momentDon’t be afraid to go bold if it makes you feel yourself – wear the red lipstick or your favourite perfumeLet go of grudges and forgive more quicklyCherish memories with loved onesKeep your hands soft for loved ones to holdDon’t work so hard that you miss out on lifeDon't save all your money for a rainy day – use it to make happy memories‌All the healthcare professionals noted that patients prioritised sm...