2017 is finally here! With the new year we tend to make goals and resolutions for ourselves and hope to see them through. The plans we make usually have some type of hopeful finish line. In ways it is good to set bars for ourselves, but we might lose focus on how to actually process and view day to day experiences. Let’s all take some advice from the beloved series Harry Potter with the quotes listed below. Happy New Year everyone!

1. “Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.”

- Luna Lovegood

What comes around goes around. A comforting reminder that the universe works in mysterious ways, just be patients and always be prepared.

2. “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if only one remembers to turn on the light." - Albus Dumbledore

You need to make yourself happy in the end, because few people care if you are miserable. Pull yourself up and find a new perspective, even if finding good seems impossible.

3. “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” - Albus Dumbledore

Do not dwell on where you came from and your past life, but instead move forward towards the possibilities of the future. You make your own rules.

4. "Books and cleverness. there are more important things - friendship and bravery." - Hermione Granger

Remember to keep the important values close and do not lose sight on what is important in life.

5. “There are all kinds of courage, it takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” - Albus Dumbledore

Speak out and keep an open dialogue with your friends, peers or colleagues. This will grow into respect for one another and will help form a better understanding of others.

6. "No good sittin' worryin' abou' it. What's comin' will come, an' we'll meet it when it does." - Hagrid

Relax. Just relax. It is important to have some time to yourself and not worry so much about the future.

7. "What's life without a little risk?" - Sirius Black

Take chances and get out of your comfort zone. ACTUALLY get out of your comfort zone. There is so many things about yourself you probably have not discovered, why not start finding them out this new year?

8. "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that."- Albus Dumbledore

Live life. This is the most important. We often find ourselves planning for the future, where we might live at ease and finally achieve our goals. The truth is we are always reaching for more and will never be at that one content place. Enjoy the journey, that is what it is all about.