This year has been a rough one. A lot of unpredictable things have happened to the world, to the country, and to ourselves. 2016 has tested us as individuals and as a society. With all of the madness that's happened, we have to learn to let go. This is what I'm leaving behind.

Negativity.

Nobody likes a Debbie-downer. In 2017 people have to start being more positive and try to look on the bright side; 2016 was negative enough. People need to be more positive so 2017 can be a better and brighter year.

Comparing.

People, especially girls, have to stop comparing themselves to other people. When you compare yourself to others, you blind yourself from the goodness and blessings you surround yourself in.

Selfishness.

It's no secret that people can be selfish, but 2016 has been an incredibly selfish year. I've seen firsthand how selfish people can be. To make 2017 better, people have to overcome their selfishness and think of others.

Fear.

Personally, I have a ton of fears. But overcoming fears is the only way to life a full life. You cannot live to your full potential if your fears are holding you back.

Overall, we have to leave behind all of the negative things from 2016. We can not forget what happened because then we wouldn't be able to learn from it. Forget the heartaches, sadness, and anger that filled 2016 but remember the lessons learned. 2016 was a year to learn, 2017 is a year to live.