So I've decided that I kind of love the idea of New Years Resolutions and I kind of hate how cynical everyone is towards each other about them.

There is literally nothing in the world more refreshing that someone wanting to be the best version of themselves.

In this new year my resolution will be this:

Committing myself to being the most encouraging, honest, and loving daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend & follower of Christ that I can be and I'd like to think that the people I know and love are confident I can achieve this.

So often i see hateful posts or hear hurtful comments about other peoples goals for the new year, as if we're any better making comments from the peanut gallery.

It's time we start building each other up rather than tearing each other down.

I want to see the best in people and for people to know that I will look for the best in them. I want to be trusted and respected when I speak my mind. I want everyone around me to feel like they matter because they do.

I can't think of a single thing cooler than someone wanting to improve themselves. We all know how difficult breaking old habits can be but I can guarantee it's significantly more difficult when you feel like nobody believes in you.

I've decided to be a light and I pray you all join me. Let's get back to good. Let's cross oceans and move mountains. Let's show big love all the time (even when we don't feel like it) and encourage each other to live bolder lives. It's time we start helping and stop hurting, start building up and stop tearing down, start loving and stop hating. In the new year I just want to be good to people.