The beginning of the new year always feels like a fresh start, a new beginning, which it is. I know most of us have seen the post before one January 1st that says "page 1 of 365." The new year is a perfect opportunity to reinvent yourself, it's your clean slate.

I recently talked about New Year's resolutions, specifically how we almost all break them. I do believe that's true. I think the main problem is that we don't know how to go about accomplishing them, plus we put to much pressure on ourselves. I think it's a tad crazy to think that you can just suddenly change, that you can just start something you're not used to and so aggressively do it.

I don't believe in big resolutions. I believe in just making myself a better person. Sure I make some goals, but I know that I need to reach them my own way. I'm also not directly talking about resolutions. I'm talking about you as a person. How the new year gives you a new chance.

It really isn't a cliché, starting over is something you can do. I myself have already made some changes in my life. I've felt more determined with my writing, I've stepped up my game at work, and overall I feel like if I try, I can make this a really good year.

The goal is not to rush anything. You can start by looking at your resolutions, find what's easiest to accomplish, something small, and go after it. Get yourself organized as well. I've tried doing this a little bit. Plan out things some more, like what projects I want to do with the kids at work, what days I plan to read the chapters for my book club, what days to write, etc. Routine is usually the key.

The main thing though, relax. Reaching new goals and being a better person shouldn't be stressful. It should make you feel good about yourself. If you miss a step or things change, don't worry. Take a moment, and readjust.

Not everyday will the great, sometimes the new you won't work out how you thought. I know I always see people saying "new year, new me," but never really seeming to change. Although, it may be something I don't see. They could've done something that changed them as a person, or reached some sort of personal goal that to them was a big deal. This change doesn't have to be huge.

Every day is a new day. Every day we have the chance to start over and try again. It may not always feel that way, I know I've had my moments where I've decided that this is the worst year for me, but I know that I have to remind myself, that it doesn't have to be. There will come a day where it gets better. I will reach the day where it is a fresh start.

The new year is your chance to start over. Whether you change in January or any other month, you can do it. This is your clean slate.

Remember, new year, new you.