Number Nine

Go through what you have in your closet and ask yourself if you love each piece. If the answer is no, or your first thought is how you don't like something about it, donate it.

If you are putting something off, consider why. Often it's not the task you're avoiding but a larger issue, such as a fear of failure or a lack of concrete direction.

Ask yourself what you need to make getting things done easier. And if your delays stem from a larger issue with your ...

• If a last-minute emergency prevents you from missing a moderately important gathering, be sure to still send a gift and a handwritten note.
• Be sure to mention you're sorry for not making it and don't put the person that invited you.
• Don't fish for validation, but validate the...