As tough 2016 has been, it is time to start thinking about the new year. In just a couple of days, we all get a chance to start anew. Forget all of the mistakes made in 2016, and focus on making the following year better.

We all have a list; a list of changes/goals that we believe we can commit to for the new year. Although it is all much easier said than done, we all give it a try, and who knows, some of the goals are actually completed.

Here are my resolutions for 2017:

1) School

After a very difficult first semester of college, I survived with a 3.7 GPA. Now that I have experienced college, I now know what to expect. I've picked up, and learned how to maintain good study habits. I plan to do better the following semester, and ending my freshman year with excellent grades.

2) Motivation

2016, despite it being a very sad year with many celebrity deaths, has been great to me. I've seen a significant change in my life, and learned from it. Without motivation, nothing will get done; that is what I've learned in 2016. So, in order to have a year of change and prosperity, I need to be motivated.

3) Health

Towards the end of 2016, I experienced an increase of motivation to better my physical health. Quickly, I've seen results on the hard work and training. Seeing the results, it only increased my motivation. Going into the new year, I will make it my goal to continue this journey to a healthy lifestyle.

4) Positivity

This one is very important. Life without positivity is not much a life anyway. A clean mind, with a positive outlook, can go a long way in terms of living a healthy life.

5) Try New Things

In 2017, I want to go out of my comfort-zone, and try new things. For example, I want to learn the guitar. I have always wanted to play guitar for many years, and I plan on taking the time this following year to learn.