Your environment. We can probably all stand to be a little more organized. Whether that's filing your paperwork, cleaning out the garage/basement/attic, going through your closet, or paring down your collection of jewelry, art supplies, tools, holiday decorations, etc., there's probably a good chance there's something in your environment that could use a organizing. Studies have shown people are generally happier and more efficient when they're organized, which means this could be the perfect time to scan that box of old photos, hold a garage sale to get rid of the unwanted knickknacks, or even clean up the files on your desktop into a more efficient system.

          Your reading. If you're anything like me, you probably have more books and other things to read than you have time to read them. It would take me several lifetimes just to read all the stuff I want to read that's available now, and new stuff just keeps coming out! If you're the kind of person who maintains a reading list, or picks up new things to read on a regular basis as part of a mailing list, new or used bookstore scavenger hunt, etc., there are probably books you picked up because they sounded really interesting at one time... and now maybe don't fill you with the same amount of enthusiasm. If that's the case, it might be a good idea to go through your reading list and re-prioritize it so that your reading list is optimized and doesn't contain a long list of things you aren't really enthusiastic about reading at this point.

          Your writing. Even writing projects need to be pruned and refreshed every once in a while. If you only write one specific type of writing, or one specific genre of writing, chances are you'll feel a little fatigued at some point, simply for the fact that doing the same thing for extended periods of time is bound to become repetitive. When renewing your writing, it might be worth taking a chance on exploring another form or genre to give yourself a fresh challenge. Or, if you're committed to a particular form or genre, it could mix things up to try slight deviations from what you've done before. If you only write mysteries, try an action/adventure or a thriller. If you've made a name for yourself with police procedural mysteries, maybe a crime novel from the perspective of the criminals, or a spy thriller from the perspective of a secret agent would create a little variety.

          Your relationships. From time to time, your relationships can stand a little renewing just like everything else. Whether it's old relationships you want to rebuild, current relationships you want out of, or new relationships you want to create, it can be useful to spend some time evaluating the relationships in your life that take up a significant amount of time and whether they're still worth that investment. In the case of significant others and family, I hope the answer is Yes! This is especially true of social media; if you find yourself constantly hiding posts or arguing with people on various topics, it might be a good time to reconsider whether they're worth staying connected to online if you're not benefiting from the interaction.