We all look forward to the New Year with optimism and hope for how we can improve things in our businesses and lives. We resolve to become better at creating and taking opportunities and better at facing and handling challenges that may come our way. There are so many things to think about and do so it is good to take a step back and focus on the things that really matter that can improve the quality of our lives.

Enjoy the Moment
Most of the pleasure of reaching the destination comes from fully experiencing and savoring every single moment along the way. Being mindful of what happens in the now, as opposed to what happened before and what is to come later, enables us to live more freely and more consciously and enjoy our life as it happens.

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Fears can be incredibly debilitating, especially the all too common fear of failure. Facing your fears and taking action to overcome them over and over again builds strength, confidence, and resilience.  A life feared is a life less lived.

Take Care of Your Health
Taking good care of your health is the most important thing. Make sure to have a healthy diet, exercise regularly and take good care of your eyes, skin, and teeth. The earlier you start taking good care of these areas the better.

This Too Shall Pass
Every tiny difficulty and challenge can assume epic proportions when we put the magnifying glass on them. It can sometimes feel like the world is against you and that you are battling it out all by yourself. But everything in life is momentary. You will be able to ride the crest eventually and be that much stronger as a result.

Take Time to Build Relationships
Take the time to build truly great relationships and nurture them. As you get older, your circle of intimate friends will decrease and you will want to continue to have relationships that count, especially when the chips are down.

Learn to Manage Money
Learning the basics of money management and financial planning can help you create a more secure and stable future. Starting young gives you a head start and helps you avoid overspending and a lifetime of paying back unnecessary debts.

Experience Everything
No amount of theory or conversation can substitute real world experience. Use every opportunity to learn more about and understand the world around you. You’ll be better informed and more empowered to make better choices in life.

Value Yourself
A lot of the difficulties that adults have in relating can often be traced back to a poor sense of self-esteem. Value yourself and your unique talents and abilities. You are more than your circumstance and what other people think of you. All great things in life are accomplished from a space of “I can”.

A coach can help you to get on track and stay on track with the above key areas. Let’s make 2018 a great year for your business and life!