2016

Let me start off by wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Yes, I know it's already January 4th, but better late than never, right?

A new year is an exciting thing. Many see it as a fresh start. For me, it makes me reflect more on the year that just ended versus the one that is starting. 2015 was a great year for me. The list is so long I can't even put it all here. So many changes, lots of love, happiness & things that are just downright good. There were even things that didn't involve change. Sometimes consistency can be just as rewarding.

People seem to always associate a new year with major changes. You all know what I'm talking about...new year's resolutions.

I've seen it all over social media the last few days...."New Year, New Me".

Really?!?!

We all know how new year's resolutions really end up... You make this list of everything you're going to change and do differently this year but in about a month you've probably already forgotten about that list. I'm not trying to be rude but I'm almost certain statistics on the subject would agree with my statement.

Don't get me wrong...I'm all for changes and wanting to make improvements in yourself, but why does that only have to take place at the start of a new year? What makes that day any better than today or tomorrow?

You should want to improve yourself every day. We are given every day to wake up and make the best of what's in front of us. Sure, it's a new year. But guess what, today is a new day and tomorrow will be too. Same concept, you just don't have to wait 365 days to get to it.

Make your goals realistic and attainable. Start small and work up to larger goals if you need to. Often we set ourselves up for failure at the very beginning by being too vague in what it is we want to accomplish or we pile too much on our task list. Remember that there are only so many hours in a day.

I hope you make the best of the year that's ahead of us. More importantly, I hope you make the best of every day. Of course I have things I'll be working on this year. This isn't a "don't have goals" post. Most of my goals are to continue ones I'm already fulfilling or taking the next step on goals I've been working on. I don't need to start from square one to feel I've accomplished something this year. As long as I'm progressing, happy, and healthy, I'll know I'm moving in the right direction.

I wish the same for you! :)