Discovering YOU Magazine March 2020 Issue | Page 22

6 Ways to Focus on Yourself

in the New Year

Article by LG Corporation

(BPT) - When setting New Year's intentions, it's easy to get caught up in career or physical health achievements. You strategize to work extra hours or get to the gym a certain number of days per week, but that's not always the right mindset for success. The key to external success starts within. Learning how to focus on yourself means putting self-care first to properly prepare yourself to take on your goals. Start with these tips as a guide to self-improvement in 2020.

1. Try new things

Each year make a commitment to trying something new to avoid getting stuck in a rut. Take up a new hobby - something creative to keep you energized and enrich your life. Try a new language, a new craft or a new sport, focusing on the fun and joy it brings you.

2. Save time, do more

Before you set goals for the new year, make sure you have time for them. No matter how busy you are, there's always

room to clear something off your schedule. Simplify your life by asking your family for more help around the house or investing in tools that will help save you time on household tasks, like the new LG TurboWash 360 washing machine. This will help you take on large laundry loads in less than 30 minutes without sacrificing quality, so you'll have more time for yourself. LG Styler, an at-home steam closet that reduces light wrinkles, odors and sanitizes fabric items in 20 minutes, is another effective way to save yourself time when freshening up around the house.

3. Take time to self-reflect

Self-reflection is an important part of putting yourself first. Reflect on the past year. Where were you a year ago and where are you today? How does this compare to where you want to be? Answering these questions truthfully is a crucial part of growth. Writing in a journal will help you organize your thoughts and emotions to feel more in control of your

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