1. Finding or Creating Work that Fulfills² You

 

Forty plus hours is a long time to spend in work that doesn't fulfill¹ you -- or worse -- work that you hate. Those feelings and emotions will affect other areas of your life. We live in the Information Age. Never has there been a time with so much access to knowledge and opportunity to create income. You can use the Internet and social media to find your dream job or start a business you're passionate³ about. Use what's available to us to today to find or create work that fulfills and brings purpose to your life.

 

2. Ending a Toxic⁴ Relationship or Moving Forward in a Good One

 

Just like our work, our relationships also have a tremendous effect on our life. They can bring us joy or frustrate⁵ us into depression. Relationships are hard because love is involved, and love is rarely rational⁶. It can also be more than romantic relationships; any that are toxic can rob us of happiness. We have to make a choice to purge⁷ negativity from our lives in any form. If you have good relationships, make the choice to do the work it takes to grow together.

 

3. Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone

 

It's not easy to do things that scare us or that we're not used to. Growing up, we were taught to follow the rules and do what society considers normal. When we stay within our comfort zone, we miss a huge opportunity for growth and adventure. To grow as a person, you have to try new things and figure out if they're right for your life. Step outside of your comfort zone daily and get a blueprint⁸ for the kind of life that makes you happy.

 

4. Getting Committed to a Healthy Lifestyle

 

Your health is important to living a long and happy life. Making healthy choices helps you have the energy you need to push forward and make big changes in your life. What you eat affects how you feel and the attitude that you have towards yourself and the world. Make healthy choices and will it will be a big contributor to your happiness.

 

5. Never Giving into Complacency

 

Each of us has a lot to be grateful for in life--despite of any hard situations. While we should have an attitude of gratitude⁹, we should never confuse that with complacency. You can be grateful for what you have in your life while still wanting and striving¹⁰ for more. You have big dreams and goals in your mind and heart for a reason. Never let complacency convince you to settle for less than you deserve.

 

You can have an amazing year and accomplish every "resolution" you set for yourself. You can live a happy life, but more than that, you deserve to spend each day living life on your terms. Make choices every day that lead to the kind of life you want to live.

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