Many of us put our happiness and dreams on hold for another day, when the truth is life is happening right now. If you want to make positive changes, today is the day. Here are ten things to start doing for yourself today.

1. Start making your own happiness a priority:

It's important to take time for yourself and realize that your needs matter.

2. Start spending time with the right people:

Surround yourself with people that bring you up and make you happy. Be around people that bring out the best in you and want to see you succeed.

3. Start noticing and living in the present:

Right now is a miracle. Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. Right now is life. We have to stop worrying about the future and thinking about the past, and learn to be in the 'here and now.'

4. Start facing your problems head on:

It isn't your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. Problems will not disappear unless you take action. It's all about taking baby steps in the right direction.

5. Start giving thanks:

Gratitude is important. Take time to notice and reflect upon the things you're thankful for, and you'll experience more positive emotions.

6. Start forgiving yourself and others:

That doesn't mean you're erasing the past or forgetting what happened. It means you're letting go of resentment, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life.

7. Start accepting things when they are less than perfect:

Sometimes it's better to accept and appreciate the world as it is, and people as they are, rather than trying to make everything and everyone conform to an impossible ideal.

8. Start being honest with yourself:

Be honest about what's right, as well as what needs to be changed.

9. Start celebrating the little things:

Small wins build you up to have more success. Every small victory counts.

10. Start simplifying your life:

If you are feeling too overwhelmed, start with seeing what you can remove to make your life have more balance and joy.