There is always pressure when it comes to finding a New Year's Resolution. Then, after finding one, it is hard to keep it. Here are a few resolutions that are simple and easy to stick to.

1. Join a Gym

While this is a common resolution, and people often lose motivation quickly. But joining a gym, or committing to attending classes can be really healthy. So grab your girls, throw on your gym shoes and get to a yoga class or Zumba or kickboxing. TRECs at UT has beginners classes that are fun and free.

2. Learn a New Hobby

With the stress of finding a career after college, a hobby to clear your mind is essential. Try painting, or baking, maybe knitting. Rala and Smart & Becker will be hosting a ‘Beginner Cowl Knitting Workshop’ every Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The workshop costs $75 to join. If that is too steep of a price then the YouTube channel, Sheep & Stitch, has step by step videos that are easy to follow.

3. Spend More Time with Friends

Throughout your college career, you have made plenty of friends but now school is slowly coming to an end. Some may lose touch, you may become too busy with your new lives in the ‘big world’. Who knows what’s next after graduation for you and your friends, so right now it's important to spend time with them.

Make a tradition of having Sunday brunch at Cafe 4 or Tupelo Honey in Market Square. Or join a ‘Painting with a Twist’ night at the downtown paint studio on Gay St. This includes BYOB with wine and a painting theme for the night.

4. Read More

For four years, reading for classes has taken over your life, making it difficult for you to enjoy a good book for fun. For many, this is not a problem, but for the book lovers, you are crying on the inside. This new year could be the time to catch up on the year’s greatest books that you have missed.

Make a day of visiting and shopping at Union Avenue Books. It's a small family-owned bookstore downtown with an adorable dog roaming around to greet the customers.

5. Become Healthier

I’m not saying to quit cold turkey anything containing caffeine and sugar. Instead, make a goal to limit the number of sugary drinks and unhealthy treats that you consume. Living as a college student can make this decision difficult since most of us seniors either live in a dorm or have a small budget for groceries.

Once a week, you could add a small salad or side of vegetables to your plate at the PCB or grab a bottle of water instead of a cup of coffee at the POD. Skip the UT bus and walk that extra few blocks to get to The Hill even if your lungs are telling you that you shouldn't.