Some thoughts to think about:

• Set expectations early. It avoids confusion and hassle in the future.
• Assertiveness instills confidence and helps achieve what you need.
• Smiling helps keep everyone positive and repels negativity from you.
• Show progress cause it encourages people.
• Review your goals and schedule time lines. This will make them concrete.
• Break up goals into manageable tasks. This will make your goals achieveable.
• Be patient. Nothing will improve in your life overnight.