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18 Simple Ways To Better Yourself Come 2018

8. Set goals and stick to them.

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This upcoming year, strive to be the best person you can be. Start by adopting these 18 goals for your 2018.

1. Be kind to others.

Smile at people; say hello to people; help people if they're struggling; genuinely care about what people have to say. Even if they're strangers.

2. Eat a little healthier.

Make some healthier decisions. It'll make a difference.

3. Exercise a little more.

Everyone is busy, so you don't need to go crazy. But even a little bit is better than nothing. It'll make you feel good.

4. Try new things.

The world is filled with so many possibilities. Go out and do something you've never done before; be adventurous.

5. Procrastinate less.

You don't need all of the stress that goes along with procrastination.

6. Have more nights when you get a lot of sleep.

You might even wake up feeling refreshed.

7. Have more nights when you don't get any sleep.

Because those nights always make the best memories.

8. Set goals and stick to them.

Better yourself, step by step.

9. Make more time for the people you love.

They need to be really high on your priority list, and they need to feel like they're really high on your priority list.

10. Be honest with people.

It's always the better alternative.

11. Treat yourself.

Seriously, you work hard in your life. You deserve it.

12. Call your loved ones more often.

Life is too short. You need to make the most of your time here.

13. Meet new people.

There are definitely new people out there that you'll connect with.

14. Help others.

You never know what others are going through. Give them your time.

15. But also know when to just take care of you.

You need to be your priority sometimes.

16. Keep doing what you love.

Even if you're busy, it's absolutely worth the happiness it gives you.

17. Do your best in everything you do.

If you're going to do it, give it your all.

18. Don't be too hard on yourself.

Often, you're your own worst critic. Take note of all of your accomplishments, and don't judge yourself too harshly.


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