2017 was not a great year for anyone, at least we can recognize that, but 2018 is the perfect excuse to start fresh. This gives us the opportunity to create healthy and positive changes in our daily lives. Moods for 2018 are the behaviors and actions that we will take in order to achieve our new year's resolutions.

1. Curve people who don't want the best for you.

Get rid of people who only bring negativity to your life and drag you down from your good moods. This can be friends, significant others, or even family members. Bad influences are bad influences no matter where they can be found. Positive vibes only.

2. Treat yo' self.

Sometimes the only one that can get you out of a bad day is yourself. Figure out what makes YOU happy and splurge a bit. You deserve it after all the stress that comes with adulting.

3. Set goals for yourself.

Not resolutions, little mini goals throughout the year. It's so satisfying to achieve a plan, no matter how small, and that can bring serious enjoyment to each day. Maybe even make daily lists with everything you need to get done for the day.

4. Don't stress over things you can't change.

A common thing that everyone does is worry about things that never happen. The only thing we can do is prepare ourselves, but that does not mean to drive ourselves crazy thinking of all the possibilities of what could go wrong. Remain calm because everything will pass in time

5. Care about people.

There is no shortage of people who will need a boost, so taking the time to be selfless can change lives. Brighten someone's day and you'll see your own day shine a little brighter as well. It's the golden rule!

6. Create change, no matter how small.

Donate whatever you are able to, whether that means time or money, to a cause that is worthy. 2018 is your year, but that doesn't mean you can't share some of that positivity. Educate yourself about world issues; silence and isolation is a stance, so have an informed opinion on as much as possible.

7. Hope.

While it may be easy to lose faith in humanity or progress or even yourself, but there is strength in remaining hopeful for positive change, as this change does not come about through stagnancy and faithlessness.

8. Actually enjoy the little things.

When all seems lost and your hope is dwindling, it's crucial to be grateful for what we do have. Brighter days are ahead of us in 2018! Happy New Year to everyone!