A new year means new beginnings and promises new hope.  We all get 365 opportunities to improve our lives this year, so set out with renewed spirits and minds and see how the journey unfolds for you. Try not to get overwhelmed trying to plan everything for the year. Set achievable goals and take small steps at a time. I am sharing some pointers that I remind myself often so that I stay grounded in the present and hopeful for the future:

• Focus on the positive
• Let go of things that are not in your control
• Pat yourself when you progress in an area you have been trying to improve
• Remember that you are your greatest cheerleader
• Ask for help when you need it
• Don’t look at failures as obstacles. Instead, view them as opportunities to grow
• Surround yourself with people who uplift and motivate you
• Prioritize self-care

We don’t know what this year has in store for us, but for now, the ball is in our court, and we can choose to send it in which direction it needs to go.  Embrace change, be open to taking that leap of faith, and see good things come knocking at your door.