This article originally appeared on Forbes The design staff of a lifestyle company where I used to work posted this sign on their door: Question: “How many design directors does it take to chang…

The start of the year is defined by change, with new goals to meet, new challenges to overcome, and new experiences to be had. It’s an exciting, inspiring, and, well, downright scary time.

There’s no denying it: Technology has changed the way we live, work, and even think.

What are you passionate about? It’s one of life’s big questions. And the answer feels like something only the luckiest among us ever truly find.

It may seem a little counterintuitive, but to accomplish your goals, you might want to start at the end.

Most of us spend our days bouncing from obligation to obligation without taking time for ourselves.

It doesn’t take more than a few moments of watching the news to know that the world is filled with personal challenges, political turmoil, and global adversity.

One of the very first lessons we learn as children is that life isn’t always fair. And yet, most of us cling to the belief that people generally get what they deserve.

We want what we don’t have. And we especially want what others have. This isn’t a philosophical musing—it’s human nature.

Taking care of yourself is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. Study after study shows the importance of eating nutritious meals, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep.

It’s been well-documented that we feel busier than ever.

This article originally appeared on Forbes I used to get to the office early and stay later than anyone.