A new year: a time for change, and a time for new beginnings. When a new year arrives it is the perfect catalyst for change. What is a better reason than a new year to change yourself? Unfortunately, when faced with all of this possibility of what could be, there are people who deny it and are an opposing force to this new beginning.
Every January, I hear constant jokes of “new year, new me,” and jokes about the gym in December in comparison to the gym in January. Why? Why must we joke and mock people who want to better themselves? Maybe this new year is the perfect time for change, and maybe people need the emanating positivity of new beginnings in order to change themselves. I know, personally, I need something to push me forward and make me work for a change, so the new year or a new start is the perfect reason for me to do this. I need this new start in order to make me work toward my goals. It allows me to set milestones to track my progress and make smaller goals to reach my ultimate achievement.
The new year is here to bring new beginnings and a fresh new start. Crystalized snow on the ground is a blank canvas for change. With this blank canvas, one is allowed the ability to change oneself and become the person one wishes to be. A new year is here to enhance, and give people the reason to change themselves and work toward their goals. This new year can be filled with positivity if you let it. Don’t let anyone stop you from becoming who you wish to be, and don’t allow anyone to tell you that you can’t reach your goals. This year can and will be your year. Make 2016 the best year, don’t let anyone stop you.





















