A new year means an entirely new set of new resolutions to essentially break and apologize for in the years to come. Having said this, just because it's said to be a cliche to bound oneself to a new set of new years resolutions every year, that doesn't mean one shouldn't do it anyway. I honestly believe saying what we wish to accomplish enough times is bound to happen one year, if not in the current one. A good resolution or not, we all strive to be better in one way or another so let's start with a definitive list of my would be new years resolutions.

1. Nobody can read minds so if I want something done or changed in some way, I better speak up.

Exactly what it says above, nobody can accurately guess why I'm upset or what I'm thinking at that exact moment so shutting down whenever I am upset solves nothing and does more harm than good.

2. Save money for experiences.

Of course, this doesn't mean refraining yourself from splurging on an extra bottle of wine or resisting the urge to treat yourself to a new pair of sneakers. What it means is this: for me personally, this new year means just getting out of my undergrad years and I can finally use the small time frame I have before going right into my postbac year to see places I've always wanted to see... and I'll do just that.

3. This one's more of something I've learned this past year rather than making it a resolution but being able to be all action rather than just all talk.

It takes a lot for a person to talk the talk but even more for a person to walk the walk. If you're judging a person for acting one way but you act that same way except in secrecy? It's called hypocrisy, sis.

4. Save money just for the sake of saving.

I don't know if this is because retailers stopped trying to make their merchandise particularly cute anymore but I've found myself not really enjoying the joys of shopping IRL. As a result of this... well, I've saved nothing yet but it's only the start of the new year, I have time.

5. Being able to find some sort of outlet to express any pain or hurt I've felt throughout that day.

So that I'm not ending my day with a head full of heat.

6. Always look forward.

Looking back on the past years and its mistakes will only lead to heartbreak and negative nostalgia. Instead, I'd be willing to focus that energy on bettering myself and said situation.

7. To stop saying sorry for everything.

I saw somewhere that it's beneficial to replace any sorry's that I would normally say in a situation with a 'thank you'.

8. Be kinder than I was from the year before.

Like why not?

9. Being able to decipher between a convenient friend or a forever friend.

I know I include this in almost every Odyssey article I've ever written but I can't stress it enough. It takes years to finally master but once you find these forever friends, it's really hard to have any other kind of friend.

10. Make your resolutions count more than the last year.