At the beginning of every year, people make resolutions or goals that they want to see come to pass in the new year. It ranges from wanting to lose weight, to having a healthy lifestyle, new look, new career, and the list goes on. Some people are able to commit while others -like myself - go back to our old ways. So why don't we make these goals more heartfelt and long-lasting by creating a list of things we can do on a daily basis.

1. Lift each other up more often instead of putting each other down.

We need more love and care in this world so why not make 2018 the year we come together and do that. Let us not forget what happened in the previous year but use that as a fuel to do better, individually and collectively as a society.

2. Say "Yes" more to things that truly matter to you.

There are things like events or get-together with friends that I missed out on all because I wasn't feeling it, and that's okay but there comes a time to start saying "Yes" more. Say 'Yes" to new adventures, people, and experiences. If I hadn't done that myself, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to go study abroad this summer.

3. Be kind.

Something as simple as a "Hello" to a stranger in the grocery store can change their day for the better. And even sometimes picking up the phone to call or text that friend you haven't spoken to in awhile. It really does move people when you talk to them out of the blue cause it means you're thinking about them.

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4. Be inspired more.

Whether your still in college or newly graduated, most likely you have some idea of what career path you want to take. Do things that make your creative juices flowing so you won't be stuck

5. Speak up more.

One of the biggest things I face is not speaking up enough about things I care about. And I feel a lot of people, especially young women, also face this issue of never opening their mouth on important things. Why don't we try in 2018 to make it a goal to be more honest and open with our opinions and feelings.

6. Try listening more.

Ever have that moment when someone is trying to tell you something but you're not picking up on their subtle signals? Maybe if we tried listening to each other just a bit more and get out of our own heads then life could get more easier.