The start of a new year is always an exciting time. It’s a time for reflection, setting goals and making resolutions. As we kick off 2011, it’s important to look back at the previous year and see what we’ve accomplished and what we can do better. In this article, we’ll review the best posts from Lifehack in 2010 to help us get inspired and motivated for the year ahead.

Overall Personal Growth

The top 10 most popular Lifehack posts in 2010 covered a range of personal growth topics, from improving yourself to letting go of limiting beliefs. The most popular post, “42 Practical Ways to Improve Yourself” by Celestine Chua, received 2176 votes from readers. Other popular posts included “Why Being a Perfectionist May Not Be So Perfect,” “The Quickest Way to Create a New Mindset,” and “The Law of Attraction is a Dangerous Delusion.”

Maximizing Productivity and GTD

The second category of top posts focused on maximizing productivity and getting things done (GTD). The most popular post in this category was “The Not-Do List: 9 Things You Need to Stop Doing” by Celestine Chua, which garnered 940 votes. Other popular posts included “11 Practical Ways to Stop Procrastination,” “13 Strategies to Jumpstart Your Productivity,” and “Twitter Hack: 5 Ways to Up Your Visible IQ.”

Lifestyle and Habits

The third category of top posts centered around lifestyle and habits. This category covered topics such as caffeine-free ways to increase alertness, how to remove TV from your life, and tips for becoming an early riser. The most popular post in this category was “7 Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Alertness” by Seth Simonds, which received 369 votes.

Inspiration and Motivation

The fourth category of top posts focused on inspiration and motivation. These posts aimed to inspire readers to live a life they love, demonstrate true strength, and be cheerful. The most popular post in this category was “5 Simple Ways to Live a Life You Love” by Seth Simonds, which received 692 votes.

Goal Achievement and Success

The fifth category of top posts focused on goal achievement and success. The most popular post in this category was “11 Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting Results” by Celestine Chua, which received 368 votes. Other popular posts in this category included “11 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout” and “Brilliant Thinkers Relish Ambiguity.”

Emotional Mastery

The sixth category of top posts focused on emotional mastery. These posts aimed to help readers build self-confidence, be happier, and turn bad days around. The most popular post in this category was “63 Ways to Build Self-Confidence” by Steve Errey, which received 754 votes. Other popular posts included “7 Simple Ways to Be Happier” and “7 Quick Ways to Turn a Bad Day Around.”

People Skills and Relationships

The seventh category of top posts focused on people skills and relationships. These posts aimed to help readers deal with negative people, improve their listening skills, and build better networks. The most popular post in this category was “9 Helpful Tips to Deal with Negative People” by Celestine Chua, which received 760 votes. Other popular posts included “5 Simple Ways to Be a Better Listener” and “5 Keys to Building Networks Over Time.”

Communications and Writing

The eighth category of top posts focused on communications and writing. These posts aimed to help readers become better public speakers, writers, and bloggers. The most popular post in this category was “11 Paradoxes of Being a Better Public Speaker” by Mike Brown, which received 326 votes. Other popular posts included “9 Expert Tips for Better Writing” and “10 Ways Blogging Can Improve Your Life.”

Business and Career

The ninth category of top posts focused on business and career topics. These posts aimed to help readers improve their careers, be more successful at work, and manage their finances. The most popular post in this category was “7 Things You Should Stop Doing at Work” by Seth Simonds, which received 845 votes. Other popular posts included “8 Ways to Bring Your Creative Passions to Work” and “5 Things You Should Know About Personal Finance.”

Creativity and Inspiration

The tenth category of top posts focused on creativity and inspiration. These posts aimed to help readers feel inspired and creative, even when they’ve lost motivation. The most popular post in this category was “9 Great Ways to Be Exceptionally Boring” by Paul Sloane, which received 387 votes. Other popular posts included “How to Feel Inspired When You’ve Lost Motivation” and “12 Tips for Being Good Feng Shui.”

Family

The eleventh and final category of top posts focused on family topics. These posts aimed to help parents instill a love of reading in their children, deal with misbehaving children, and spend time with their kids when they don’t have a lot of free time. The most popular post in this category was “The Secret to Helping Your Child Excel in School and in Life” by Erin Kurt, which received 183 votes. Other popular posts included “11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading in Your Child” and “Parenting: 6 Myths You Should Know About.”

In conclusion, these top posts from Lifehack in 2010 cover a wide range of personal growth and development topics. As we embark on a new year, it’s important to reflect upon these topics and use them as a guide to help us become the best version of ourselves. From improving our productivity to becoming better parents, these posts can help us achieve our goals and make 2011 the best year yet.