If your current situation has you frustrated and craving new surroundings, take a thorough personal inventory before making any change. None of us can completely control external events, but we can always control and adapt our responses.

Follow these 5 steps to go about your day in a more purposeful way.

1. Risk it.
Whatever big decision you’ve been mulling over, take a chance and go for it! Trust your intuition, and make the leap today.​
Read: ​What I’ve Learned From Living Boldly and Taking Risks​

2. Forgive and forget.
Let go of baggage that could be damaging your relationships and personal happiness. Think of someone you need to forgive, and call them before day’s end.​
Read: 4 Ways to Truly Forgive and Forget

3. Do good.
Before you get out of bed tomorrow, set a positive goal for your day. What can you do to make someone else smile today?​
Read: ​5 Essentials for the Art of Appreciation​

4. Partner up.
You can’t always do it alone. Before bed, make a list of people in your life who can help you reach your next big goal, then ask one of them to be your mentor.​
Read: ​How to Excel as a Mentor or MMentee

5. Slow down.
Take some time to give that project or report another look. Make it a habit to avoid rushing through things and deliver quality work.​