Being in your 20’s is supposed to be the time when you find yourself, it is the time when you explore the world, when you figure out the person you want to be. Along the way, there are things that pop up that distract us from the true meaning of happiness. School, boys, drama, fear, regret, money (or lack there of), doubt, and sometimes our own negative mindset get in our way of living life to the fullest.

This year is going to be different. This year is the time when we are going to take time for ourselves, to try new things, and to not let those things that I listed above get in the way of being the happiest person we can be. Obviously I know that life isn’t perfect and it is impossible to be happy all the time, but I believe that if we stop surrounding ourselves with negative people that continue to bring us down and finally begin to follow our dreams without having a set plan, then we will be on our way to living a fulfilled life. So, here is a New Year's resolution for all the ladies out there that need to finally start living their life.

1. Love Yourself
2. Go out with girlfriends
3. Have that bottle of wine
4. Go on a date with someone
5. Keep an open mind
6. Read a book
7. Eat healthier foods at each meal
8. Drink more smoothies
9. Still have that chocolate cake
10. Spend less time looking on your phone
11. Don’t force relationships with people who don’t give 100%
12. Cut the toxic people out of your life
13. Exercise—not because you hate your body but because you love it
14. Write down your goals for the year
15. Travel somewhere that you’ve always wanted to go
16. Stop talking to that asshole who doesn’t value your worth
17. Step out of your comfort zone
18. Join a club on campus
19. Make more friends
20. Don’t waste your money on pointless shit that you really don’t need
21. Stop doubting yourself
22. Go on a road trip
23. Find a job that you love
24. Stop being fake to people
25. Smile at everyone you see—it is your most attractive feature
26. Volunteer
27. Take a workout class with your friends
28. Cherish your friendships
29. Stop comparing yourself to other people
30. Be more social—use less social media
31. Take more pictures
32. Go to a concert
33. Wear less makeup, embrace your natural beauty
34. Stop judging other girls
35. Spend more time spreading love, not rumors
36. Cook a nice meal for you and your roommates
37. Be confident in yourself
38. Go to California
39. Discover new restaurants and try new foods
40. Immerse yourself in a new culture
41. Buy yourself a nice outfit because you deserve it
42. Go hiking
43. Work hard in school
44. Surround yourself with people who make you laugh
45. Stop procrastinating
46. Talk on the phone with people instead of texting
47. Don’t be afraid to dance like no one is watching
48. Be kind to everyone
49. Have no regrets
50. Spend time with your family
51. Be a better friend
52. Listen more, talk less
53. Don’t be so hard on yourself…no one is perfect
54. Go on a vacation with your friends
55. Treat yourself to happy hour, you deserve it
56. Listen to music that inspires you
57. Complain less
58. Count your blessings

Don’t be afraid to take chances during 2016. Don’t let people treat you like crap. Don’t force yourself to workout because you think that’s what you should be doing, find something that you enjoy and commit yourself to it. Don’t give up on your dreams and don’t over think things. Travel as many places as you can. You only get to live this life once so why not make the most out of it?

So, this is not your ordinary New Year's resolution, this is a list of everyday resolutions that will make the year of 2016 one to remember for the rest of your life.

Happy New Years everyone, I hope it is filled with happiness.