In today's hectic world, adding more to your plate is rarely effective. For this reason, you need to prioritize what you want to accomplish and then focus on achieving those goals throughout the year.

Ideally, you should pick one or two things to focus your energy on.

Empathy diffuses drama. Seek to understand their emotions and what they're trying to accomplish. 

Even if your opinion is unchanged, a true connection is your greatest asset to influence someone for the better.

Try these techniques:

• Call out for help. Yelling in your dream tells your brain it’s time to get up.
• Blink. Repeated blinking may help wake up your mind.
• Fall asleep in your dream. If you know you’re dreaming, go to sle...