It seems that every new year is worse and more stressful than the last. Diseases, wars, economic downfalls—this is all a reality for many of us. But that’s not a reason to give up on this wonderful life—it’s a reason to push forward even more and start living life to the fullest. In 2023, do your best to seize every new day with these tips on how to live your life on your terms:

Create a bucket list

One day you’ll get old and you’ll die, so use your time on this beautiful planet to experience as many things as possible. A bucket list will be a great way to collect experiences and achievements you want to collect during your lifetime, visualize them, and start ticking them off one by one. These things don’t have to be huge like “go to space”! You can include smaller ones you’ve been putting off for too long or some very realistic goals like “see New York” or “take The Big Lap of Australia”.

Get on the right page with money

Unfortunately, living life to the fullest requires you to be realistic—you’ll need some money to support your dreams. Today, everything you want to do requires some sort of payment and you will need cash or credit to travel, take classes, hang out with friends, live more stress-free, etc. Even in our ideal future, money is an unavoidable element. However, it’s crucial to find the right balance with finances and pinpoint how much money you need to live freely. Some jobs will pay well but will take up all your time and energy, while others will leave you full of life but empty of wallet. When you realize how much money you need to pursue the things that make life worth living, you’ll be truly happy.

Discover your talents

If you want to live the life you’ve always dreamed of living, dig around your talent bag and focus on that one that sets you apart. Through your talents, you can make money and be happy with what you do, and bring a ton of joy to others. By leveraging your talents, you’ll love your career path, and living life to the fullest is very close when you love your career. The market is ready to pay good money for value, and when you’re talented in something, your work has plenty of it.

Take some risks

Life without risks is nothing, so make sure to open your mind to new opportunities, new experiences, and especially new people. Are you not lucky in dating? Well, try that new sugar dating app that connects wealthy men and beautiful women. Surely, you’ll meet interesting people who can open many new doors for you and develop many new connections. If you let go of your prejudice and spice things up, your life will change for the better instantly. In 2023, be more open-minded yet keep your common sense with you.

Let go of the past

When you can live in the moment, and appreciate all the gifts that you’ve been given, all while being optimistic for the future is how you live life to the fullest. In many cases, there’s one thing keeping people from enjoying their lives—and that’s their past. People who are committed to devoting their lives to today and tomorrow needs to let go of yesterday. The person you were in the past is not the person you are today, and your past glory won’t guarantee you happiness tomorrow.

Allow yourself space and time to grow and evolve by letting go of the errors of the past, and you’ll become the best version of yourself. Your mind will be free to enjoy positive emotions and strive to better itself every day. This way, the path between your current life and the life of your dreams will be much shorter.

Take care of yourself

This is a tip that should be taken with all seriousness you have. If you want to enjoy your life to the fullest, you can only do that with good health and wellness. No amount of money in the world and no career in the world can replace your health. When you’re sick, you won’t be able to enjoy any of the experiences money, power and influence provide, so make sure to pay good attention to what you eat, when you exercise, and how you treat your body and mind.

Make 2023 your best year so far, in spite of all the bad things that are happening around you. If you do your best to find your talents, improve your health and let go of your prejudices and past, a very bright future will open up for you.