Right around this time, everyone starts to talk or think about their New Year's resolution that they are going to commit to next year. But what really is a New Year's resolution? It can be a personal goal that you want to achieve or a habit that you want to break to become a better version of yourself.

This year, I'm not making any resolutions because in reality, a "New Year's resolution" is just a fancy way to say I'm setting a new goal for myself; and I can set a goal for myself any time of the year. Who said you can't try to break bad habits or have the intention to lose a few pounds in April or October or any month you choose. Here's a hint, you can!

I think the reason why people hype up New Year's resolutions is because they think it is a fresh start to something bigger and better. Not to down play the holiday (trust me I love celebrating New Year's), but it's really just the beginning of a new day, like any other day. So if someone really wanted to set a goal, there's no need to wait for a new year to come around. The whole concept of the "new year, new me" is great in theory, but most people fall into the same old routine and don't really change much about their habits.

In addition, most people don't follow through with half or all these new resolutions they've set for themselves. I mean we all joke and talk about what our New Year's resolutions will be, but most of us don't even follow through. There's even memes about people never getting around to their New Year's resolutions. Of course there are the people that stick to their resolutions, and kudos to you, that's great; but for those that feel pressure or the need to make a resolution just because it's a new year, should not feel that way.

So I say screw the New Year's resolution. I know I'm not making one because I know I won't follow through with it. Maybe I'll set a goal for myself in February if I feel like it, I don't know. That's the beauty of setting personal goals, there is no rule saying you have to change because it is a new year. You have the power to decide when you want to set a new achievement. It takes motivation and a lot of will power, but the best part is you get to set your own terms any time of the year.