“Only say sorry when you mean it. It's no secret that many women over apologize. At work, at home, and in personal relationships, women are prone to apologizing when they don't mean it, and when it doesn't need to be said.”— Sadie L. Trombetta, bustle.com
“Join more university clubs. Of course university is not only about coursework; it’s also a chance to meet new people and get involved in all kinds of activities and clubs.”— Laura Bridgestock, topuniversities.com
“Network more effectively. Try to become more active on LinkedIn or other professional social networks.”— Jacquelyn Smith, forbes.com
“Improve your work-life balance. Part of this might be working more or fewer hours. If you work late every night, vow to leave the office earlier.”— Jacquelyn Smith, forbes.com
“Be more organized. There are two key areas that are very important to keep organized in all jobs: your calendar and your desktop.”— Jacquelyn Smith, forbes.com
“Learn a language. If you’re a wine lover, chances are you love traveling to Europe to visit your favorite wine regions. Don’t be the typical tourist who refuses to speak the native language.”— Louise Jones, winerist.com
“Taste something new. I know people who always get the same dish when they go to their favorite restaurant. It makes sense; it’s something you love and you know they do it well. But as with travel, you might find something you like even more, you just have to discover it.”— Louise Jones, winerist.com
“Be kind to yourself. Above all else, remember that it’s OK to make mistakes along the way. Be kind to yourself – the process of making improvements to our daily routines is a marathon, not a sprint. Self-love can go a long way toward a healthier lifestyle.”— Philip Ross, ibtimes.com
“Be a better listener. Eye contact and positive body language can go a long way in a conversation. Listening will help you better show support for others, resolve problems and build rapport.”— Philip Ross, ibtimes.com
“Make an effort with co-workers. We spend countless hours with the people we work with, but few of us take the time to get to know our colleagues. Building friendships in the workplace can actually relieve stress or tension in the office.”— Philip Ross, ibtimes.com
“Only promise to plan to do a manageable amount of exercise. That way you're more likely to keep to it.”— Ross Jones-Morris, hexjam.com
“Don't hang out with people you don't like. There are 6 billion people in the world.”— Ross Jones-Morris, hexjam.com
“Stop caring about how many people ‘like’ your Instagram photos. If you like the photo enough to post it, what else matters? Social media anxiety is a waste of time.”— Mackenzie Newcomb, elitedaily.com
“Cry. When you're happy and when you're sad; embrace your emotions as they come.”— Mackenzie Newcomb, elitedaily.com
“If you hate your job, quit your job. Repeat after me: THE MONEY IS NOT WORTH IT. Food and shelter are clutch though, so make sure you have another job lined up.”— Mackenzie Newcomb, elitedaily.com
“Smile more. This one is free and simple and it will improve everyone's day. I think you just smiled didn't you, felt good didn't it?”— Steve Myall, mirror.co.uk
“Read a book. Whether it be through supporting your local library or via that Kindle you were given by Santa, why not hit the classics?”— Steve Myall, mirror.co.uk
“Learn a party trick. It might be a simple card trick or learn how to recite the alphabet backwards in less than 10 seconds.”— Steve Myall, mirror.co.uk
“Give yourself more credit. More than likely, there is no one who will master everything on their list. The fact is, you’re trying and nothing is better than that.”— Simple Truth, simpletruth.com