They say that a change is as good as a rest, and whether those changes have been forced on you, or you just feel ready for a new challenge in life, trying something new can be stimulating and rewarding.

Perhaps you want to update your skills or qualifications, or you've finally had enough of carrying those extra pounds and really want to get to grips with a new fitness regime. Maybe you'd love to have one of those TV make-overs for a completely new look, or perhaps you've started to become passionate about green issues and want to do more to help.

• Think about what changes you want to make and the impact those changes will have on your every day life.
• Seek as much advice as you can from anyone who has experience in the areas you want to change.
• Be realistic about your goals. If you are starting to exercise more, accept that you're going to have days when you just don't feel up to it.
• If you're looking for a miracle make-over to make you look ten years younger, it's as much about how you feel, as how you look, so widen your horizons in every area of your life and you'll soon start to look different without even trying.
• Start with something simple. A new haircut may be all it takes for a completely new you!
• If you want to meet new people, start a club. If you love cooking, supper clubs have really taken off. Book clubs are still popular, or a singing club is a great way to let off steam with a karaoke machine!
• If you've always had a burning desire to start your own business, stick to your plan. Take on board any advice that is given, but listen to your instincts, be patient and give your dreams time to grow.
• If you feel you could be doing more to save the planet start right in your own home. Encourage your children to think about what they can do to help support the environment. Perhaps they could do something simple like starting their own vegetable patch to begin with.

Whatever you choose to do to broaden your horizons, really believe that you can create the life that you want to live and enjoy the journey to reaching your goal!