New Years Resolutions are tricky. At the beginning of each year I always come up with a resolution that seems simple to keep up with, but I never make it a big enough priority to stay with it. This New Year, I am taking initiative to change that.

My New Year Resolution is to focus on the positives and to take life day by day. Throughout the entirety of 2016, I spent so much time looking towards the future and not a lot of time in the present. I didn't realize how much of that time I wasted on worrying about what will happen next: I forgot to really just take in the moments and memories that I had with my loved ones. When I got to college I found myself wondering why I was so anxious to get on with this part of my life. While there are definitely benefits to being a college student, I began to notice how much I missed the convenience of being so close with my family and friends back home. So this year, my challenge to myself is to live in the moment, to just live. I want to take in every aspect of the day I'm living and make the best of every situation.

This New Year has the potential to be a great one for all of us. All that is required for its greatness is a change in perspective when things get hard. Sure, some days will be more difficult than others, but there is always a new day and an opportunity to hit the refresh button.

As I take on the challenge of my New Years Resolution, I wish everyone a full year of love, laughter, smiles, and happiness. :)

P.S. Here's a picture of an adorable corgi puppy to send you extra good vibes this year. ;)