As they say, where there is a disruption, there is an opportunity, and where there is a collapse, there is an opportunity for a revolution. 2020 has not been the best year for most people, thanks to a global pandemic that has really affected our lives in unprecedented ways. However, it has taught us a lot of lessons that we should carry with us to 2021.

The best part about 2021 is it is an open book that you can write whatever you want. And since you are now more experienced than before, you have all it takes to make 2021 your year.

Here are five tips on how to make 2021 better than 2020;

Set meaningful goals

We are conditioned to set goals for ourselves to make our lives better. By setting meaningful goals, we ensure that we have something to work towards, which gives us a sense of purpose in life. Begin by assessing your life in regard to what you want to achieve, then you can move on to create a strategy of how to go about reaching your targets.

Experts advise that working with a SMART strategy can make things easily achievable. Try to incorporate the strategy in your personal and professional life, and you can be sure even to attain the seemingly difficult goals.

Work smarter

For sure, 2020 has introduced us to a new work environment distinct from the traditional ways of doing things. For instance, many organizations and individuals have adopted remote work to ensure business continues without compromising the health of employees. As working from home becomes the norm, business leaders have had to change tactics to accommodate the new way of life.

Anticipating market volatility has become integral to businesses all over the world. Leaders can make 2021 better than 2020 by working smart, which involves adopting a more secure and viable way of conducting business.

Invest in what you can control

Focusing on what you can control ensures that you address a situation as it is, rather than spend time hoping it would be different. As it stands, no one knows how long the pandemic will last or when lockdowns will officially be over. Since these events are beyond your control, don’t waste your time trying to worry about them.

Investing in what you can control ensures you spend your energy on opportunities and possibilities at hand. Whether it is growing at a personal or professional level, leverage what you have to make your 2021 better than 2020.

Nurture relationships

Strong relationships are requisite for a happy, long, and fulfilling life. In 2021, strengthen the bond not only among family members but also among colleagues, friends, and your community. In the workplace, for example, create good relationships with everyone to ensure you remain productive, healthy, and happy.

Make a habit of checking up on your colleagues and friends to know how they are doing. Furthermore, continue to build a network by learning more about your environment and other people’s cultures to ensure you are better informed moving into 2021.

Keep learning

Life is all about improving to become a better version of yourself. As Steve Jobs once stated, staying hungry and foolish is the only way to live life to the fullest. Seek inspiration from friends and colleagues to improve on all areas of your life, and never tire of learning new things as that’s what life entails.

For sure, 2020 has been a year full of lessons and has actually prepared us for a more challenging time ahead. Take the lessons you have acquired with you into 2021, and use them to change your life for the better.

The takeaway

Undoubtedly, we can all agree that 2020 has been hectic, but not without teaching us a lesson or two. As you welcome 2021, make sure you have the requisite tools to handle uncertainties, but more importantly, enjoy your life to the fullest.