Do You Know
Where You Are Heading
in 2012




Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem.
We all have twenty-four hour days. ~Zig Ziglar

Have you established self-improvement goals for this year? For example, do you want to experience less stress in your life? Or carve out more time for your own enjoyment? Or maybe live a healthier lifestyle? Well how are you going to accomplish these goals? In the case of successfully meeting your goals, less is better. How about choosing three things in your life—just three—that you can improve this year. The beginning of a fresh new year is the time to be optimistic. Setting SMART goals can help.

To begin the process, here are three of our most popular website articles from 2011. Read (or reread) them to help motivate your efforts, inspire your creativity and launch you on your path for positive self improvement.

To answer these questions:

1. What are you going to improve about taking care of your family?
Read How Parents Can Take Control and Lower the Stress.

2. What are you going to improve about your professional career?
Read Stress Management in the Workplace.

3. What are you going to improve about your health?
Read Effective Stress Management: Listening to Your Body.

Enjoy this New Year. Time will move quickly and if you're not careful, time may pass you by. Enjoy each moment with those you care about most. Dream big. Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground but reach for the stars. Here's one last favorite article from 2011.

How to Reduce Stress: Include More Laughter In Your Life