As we enter another year, we must remember the golden rule: we need to set one New Year's Resolution to go to the gym, and then break that resolution one week into the year. For those who actually stick to unrealistic resolutions, kudos to you. However, instead of setting these crazy expectations, why not set some fun, attainable goals for the new year?

I'm not trying to say "New Year, New Me", but is there anything wrong with that? Is there anything wrong with wanting to better yourself? Granted, you don't need the excuse of a new year to change what you don't like, but at the same time, a new year is a fresh start, and everyone deserves a fresh start.

Stop taking crap from others.

You might have already done this, but a good way to start the new year is to stop taking crap from others. We need more positivity in this world, and if you take every insult as a compliment, your year will not only be happier, but easier to deal with. Spin insults into compliments, and just for the heck of it, return the compliments. This year, spread positivity.

Get out of your own head.

To be fair, everyone gets in their own head every once in a while. It's easy to get into your own head, but it's even easier to get out of it. This year, make it so that every decision you make is intentional. No matter what it is, go in with your whole heart, and never let it get to you.

Learn a new skill.

This one might be the easiest of all. Skills, even the most minuscule, are easy to learn. Pick up a new instrument, plan to draw, or even practice writing every day. If you practice enough, you'll have a brand new skill under your belt in under a year.

Learn to laugh at yourself.

Let's be honest, we're all pretty funny. We make mistakes, many of them stupid, so why not take any chance to laugh at your own expense? Life is too short to dwell on past mistakes.

Trust your heart.

This is kind of related to getting out of your own head topic. No matter what you want to do in this new year, trust your heart and go for it. Talk to your crush, apply for your dream job, whatever it may be. As long as you go in, knowing in your heart that it was the right call, you should have a good new year.

Have fun.

Listen, life is short. We only get one life to live, so live it to the fullest. Any situation can be spun into an adventure, even if it's a midnight walk with your best friend. Even if you can't afford everything that everyone else can, like lavish vacations or concerts, as long as you make the most of your time, none of that should matter. Live, laugh, and have fun.

Happy New Year, and may you live your best life.