What vision do you have for your life? Are you living with purpose, passion, and faith? You can create the life you want for yourself if you understand your purpose, follow your passion, and have the courage to step out in faith. We are all born with gifts and talents that the world is waiting for and we are robbing the world if we keep them to ourselves.

It’s a whole new year, and that represents a new beginning: new goals, new dreams, and a new outlook on life. If 2010 was good, 2011 could be even better! Wipe the slate clean: it’s time for a fresh start! It’s time to lose that extra 10 (or 30 or 50) pounds. It’s time to refocus on your business plans and career goals. It’s time to have meaningful relationships in your business and in your personal life.

Take time to focus on YOU. Focus on what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. Understand your core values ​​and decide what you are and are not willing to compromise on. Have an honest conversation with yourself about who you really are, what you bring to the table, and what you want out of life.

I have found that one of the best ways to clarify your vision and accelerate your ability to create that vision is by creating a vision board. A vision board is a visual representation of all the goals and dreams you have for your life. I have two vision boards that I look at every morning: one for my business and one for my personal life. I have found that it helps create focus for the day.

When creating a fresh start, it’s important to look at all areas of your life: your relationships, your health, your business or career, your finances, etc. Review the goals you have in each sphere of life and create a plan for each one. Anything worth having, whether it’s a business, a home, or a relationship, requires regular maintenance to keep it looking its best.

It might be time to take stock of your current relationships. Do your relationships make you better or frustrate you? Do the people in your inner circle support you and your goals? Sometimes starting over means walking away from unhealthy relationships. Build partnerships with people whose values ​​match yours.

It might be time to use that gym membership you’re already paying for or dust off that treadmill sitting in your living room (or is it just me…?). Maybe it’s time to rewrite your business plan so that your plan reflects the new goals you’ve set for 2011. Maybe this is the year to sit down with your financial planner and rework your retirement plan.

Remember the lessons you learned in the past, but stay focused on the future. No experience was a waste of time if you are able to grow from it and move on. Acknowledge your mistakes and acknowledge the ways in which you are wise. Break the cycles that are holding you back and make the changes you need to make in your life to attract what you are looking for.

Release yourself from guilt, bitterness, and regret. Carrying baggage into the future is like trying to drive a car by looking in the rearview mirror. Unpack those suitcases and start the year with a fresh perspective.

Be thankful for your blessings. Appreciating what we already have is the cornerstone of life satisfaction. It only gets better from there!

With a positive outlook, the world can be your oyster. If you are not satisfied with your past, start over. This is the moment to do it. I heard someone say, “God blesses action, not ideas.” It’s time to get our goals and ideas out of our heads and out into the universe. It’s a new year and it’s time to act! Always be open to new possibilities. You never know what’s around the corner…