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New Year, New Me.... Shut Up

Time of Transformations, Time of Blessings, Time of less worrying.

Ar'yana Allen
Jan 09, 2017
Cleveland State University
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New Year, New Me.... Shut Up
I Wish You The Same

WE all know that 2016 was a tough year. Maybe not for most, but a good amount of us felt like it was a huge LOSS. Face it, if 2016 had a face -- it would be Frank Gallagher. A WALKING MESS. No pun intended.

HOWEVER, that's in the past, we're about a week into the new year and I only have one thing to say.

2017 is the year of TRANSFORMATION. No, it's not the same as New Year, New Me. Let's end that tired phrase okay?

By transformation I mean I am going to BETTER myself. I am going to FOCUS on my goals and dreams. I am going STOP WORRYING about things that I have no control over. 2017 is going to be a healthy year, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and financially. I am determined to make 2017 a year for progress, it's going to be a yer that is FOCUSED on ME. That may sound selfish, but honestly, it's going to be a selfish year. Bettering myself and preparing for my future.

Often we proclaim that the new year will be the start of something new, we make resolutions that we like to THINK we will follow through with. Which is why I'm sticking with TRANSFORMATION. Transforming myself into who Ar'yana needs to be. Paving my way towards my future. No more blissful wishes of becoming a "new me", I'm still me, this time I'm more focused, I know what I want.

With that being said, I challenge all of you to get rid of the cliche's. Stay who you are but transform into a better you. Be more determined, go for your goals and dreams. BE SELFISH and be HAPPY. Be content with who you are and know that the only way to go is up. Tackle 2017 and make it your year!

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