As 2021 comes to an end, you are probably wondering what you could have done to be a better you. Don’t feel bad, most of us are asking that same question. Unfortunately, you can’t do much about what occurred or didn’t occur this past year.  However, the new year brings brand-new opportunities for self-improvement. I would like to offer 5 suggestions that you might want to consider on your quest to become a better you in 2022.  

 1. Be Intentional About Your Goals 

You cannot improve at anything you do unless you set new goals and achieve them. Successful people understand that you can never be too good at what you do or too successful. You should focus on goals that can take your game to the next level. Strive to do things that you have never done before. Pursue goals that will force you to move beyond your comfort zone to surpass last year’s accomplishments or setbacks.  

 2. Seek to Expand Your Networks 

None of us can get to where we want to be alone. It pays to surround yourself with a network of people who know things that you do not know. Seek and listen to their expert advice, analyze it, and then implement it if it makes sense. Do not rely on your knowledge base alone in everything you do because you cannot know everything. Evaluate your network to determine if you have the right people to help you accomplish what you are trying to get done.  Connect with other doers in your network because they will keep you inspired to get things done.  

 3. Be Responsible for Your Success  

Take full responsibility for your actions and learn from your challenges then move on. It’s difficult to experience success if you do not accept responsibility for your actions even if it is just in private. Otherwise, you will never learn from your mistakes. Don’t blame others for your failures or shortcomings. Learn from your mistakes, so you can take corrective action and possibly prevent them in the future. Don’t allow yourself to get stuck on one idea or decision that didn’t turn out the way you planned. Analyze the situation, plan a new course of action, and continue the journey to achieve your desired goals.

 4. Make Time for Family and Friends

Family and friends help to create balance in your life. Value these relationships because they often prevent you from feeling alone on the journey.  They may give you a different perspective that can help you accomplish what you are striving for. Family and friends can reenergize and keep you motivated to continue your quest for success. Enjoy the fun and laughter to avoid fatigue and burn out as you strive to become a better you. 

 5. Nurture your Body, Mind, and Spirit

You cannot be successful if your body is unable to handle the pressure that comes with working hard. You must keep it healthy with exercise and a healthy diet. You also must have a sound mind for you to make the right decisions at the right time. Therefore, you must limit the amount of stress that you endure. Finally, you must be in good spirit for you to think clearly. You also cannot enjoy life or interact with others positively if you are in a bad mood persistently. Take care of yourself so that you can succeed on the quest to be the best you.

 As the new year begins, make the commitment to be the best you in 2022.  You have all you need to succeed.  Let’s get it done!

 Happy New Year!