Most of us start a new year with the hope that it will bring success, happiness, and the fulfillment of long-held dreams. However, we also know that making good things happen depends on our outlook, determination, vision for the future, and how we use those factors to our advantage. Here are a few tips to help you achieve the kind of self-improvement that can make 2019 the year you finally take that big leap forward.

Personal Growth, Self-Improvement: Give Your Life a Boost This Year

Focus On The Positive

One of the best ways to learn and grow is to become more accepting of yourself. As you begin 2019, focus on the positives in your life and the things you most like about yourself. It’s a way to realign your thinking in a healthy, productive direction and embrace the possibilities you’ve envisioned for yourself. If self-esteem has always been a problem, this is your opportunity to make a positive start toward a happier, healthier you.

Own What You Do

It may not be admirable, but it’s human nature to shirk responsibility for things we do that we’re not proud of and to blame our own actions on circumstances beyond our control or on other people. When you take responsibility, you retain the power to make positive changes and to clean up the messes you’ve made. This year, prove to yourself that you have the strength and character to own your actions. Taking personal responsibility can be a self-affirming act.

Let Go Of What You Can't Control

It’s easy to believe that if we complain enough about things that don’t go our way, things will change somehow. When you get angry about missing a tennis game because it rained or you get frustrated because you got caught in traffic on the way to work, it can dominate your thinking. Complain though you might, these are things you can’t control, and getting worked up only makes you feel worse. When things don’t go well, make a point of counting to 10 or laughing it off and turning your attention toward something positive.

Make It About Relationships, Not Assets

Few things are more rewarding than spending time with the people you love. Make a point of spending more time with family and friends and a little less time at the gym or office. Building those relationships will give you a strong emotional support group and benefit you more than the accumulation of material things or always emphasizing yourself.

Making The Jump

Jettison A Bad Habit

Do you have an awesome business idea you’ve always wanted to try, or do you dream of making a career change and jumping to another industry? Why not make 2019 the year you make it happen? If the idea’s a little intimidating, take it slow and put the pieces in place before moving forward. Take a class that will help prepare you or talk with someone who’s made a similar move, anything that leaves you feeling more comfortable with the idea.
Research the financing you’d need to start a new venture, including the requirements for getting a small business loan or some form of financing, like a term loan or business line of credit.

Work on getting rid of a bad habit that’s been holding you back (like procrastination). But don’t stop there — try replacing it with a good habit, something you’ve long been meaning to incorporate, such as waking up early to do some exercising before heading to the office.

This year, focus on building relationships and making self-improvements that can help you achieve your dreams. Investigate something you’ve always contemplated, whether it’s starting a new business, becoming a freelancer, or getting a degree and moving into a new field. Personal growth and self-improvement are often about taking a chance and making a change.

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