There is always room to develop, grow and become a better person. With a new year on the horizon, setting self-improvement goals now can help anyone navigate a path to a better version of themselves.

Here are some New Year’s resolutions that can help a person grow and nurture their well-being.

• Focus on improving time management. Feeling rushed and that you don’t have a handle on how you spend your time can exacerbate stress. According to Indeed, making better use of time can enhance productivity, make it easier to meet deadlines and reduce stress. Time management isn’t just about work performance. It’s also an important tool for getting things done at home. Key aspects of time management involve delegating tasks, focusing on one thing at a time (as opposed to multi-tasking) and setting priorities.
• Become a better listener. You must be able to communicate effectively in all aspects of life to make sure your message is understood. But it’s equally important to be able to receive and adapt to the messages of others. Take advantages of opportunities to slow down and receive visitors. Seek input when planning, and ask colleagues how they feel something can be completed effectively.
• Pamper your mind often. According to Vaughn College, feeling calm and in control often means nurturing yourself from the inside-out. Keeping a mind-body balance is essential. Reading excerpts from motivational books or passages, turning off notifications on the phone, taking a break from social media, carving out time for spiritual enrichment or meditation, or working on a puzzle can help fuel the mind.
• Learn to stop procrastinating. Procrastination can lead to increased stress and unhealthy means to managing stress, according to research published in Frontiers in Psychology. Procrastinators are more likely to exhibit avoidant behaviors as deadlines draw closer. To overcome procrastination, breaking down tasks into smallers steps or making short-term goals can help tall tasks feel more achievable.

Focusing on self-improvement at the beginning of a new year can help set the course for productive months ahead.