We’re a few weeks into the 2017, and right now is the most crucial time to stick to your goals. But it can also be the most difficult time.
So, if you feel like giving up — hold on and remember, it will get easier.
If you’ve started to get off course with your goals, here’s your opportunity to get back on track.
Check out these seven helpful tips to help you gain self discipline and reach success.
1. Commit to daily excellence.
Look at all of the successful people around you — whether it is a close family member, friend, or a celebrity you admire — and imagine how they think and go about their daily lives. You’ll notice something each of them have in common: a commitment to daily excellence, explains Entrepreneur contributor Matt Mayberry. No matter what you do for a living, it’s important to constantly strive for excellence every single day. If you do this on a daily basis, you may not see instant improvements but over time your hard work will become clear. Everything you do, you should do with all of your heart.
Read more: To Be an Extraordinary Achiever, Commit to Daily Excellence
2. Get enough sleep.
To be successful, have self control and build discipline, a simple solution is getting enough sleep. Most people think that sleep doesn’t have much effect on their work or mood, when in fact it’s a key factor. Create an effective sleep routine by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, listening to soothing music and creating a comfortable environment, says contributor and content strategist Rehan Ijaz.
Read more: 3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make It Big by Getting Enough Sleep
3. Prioritize correctly.
Don’t get caught up in small, mundane tasks and make sure you’re prioritizing your tasks every day. To continue to strive toward your goals, “focus solely…