New year. New semester. Chances to start over or to improve yourself in any way or to try things you've never done before or travel to unknown destinations. It's easy to get caught up in a routine and forget that there is more to life than doing the same thing over and over; and before you know it, another year went by without having a feeling of accomplishment or contentment on New Year's Eve.

Here are 16 reminders to remember for 2016.

1. #YouMatter

2. Smile.

3. Laugh everyday.

4. Never give up on yourself.

5. Forgive yourself when you made mistakes.

6. Treat yo' self.*

*Every now and then.

7. Do random acts of kindness.

8. Stay off social media for a couple of days.

It won't kill you. I promise.

9. It's okay to not know what you want.

10. Tell someone how much you appreciate them.

11. Thank your parents.

12. Ask yourself what you want instead of always listening to others.

13. Have lazy days where you stay in your pjs all day and watch movies.

14. Visit with your grandparents.*

*Without being on your phone.

15. Be kind to everyone.*

*Even if they don't return the sentiment.

16. Love yourself. Amazing, beautiful, and awesome self.