Why I'm Giving Up On New Year's Resolutions
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Why I'm Giving Up On New Year's Resolutions

New Year, Same Me

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Why I'm Giving Up On New Year's Resolutions
Ruth Etter

It's a new year but I am the same me. I've heard so many people say that this past year has been the worst year ever. This statement is usually followed by the promise that this year will be so much better no matter what. I look at all the bad that occurred in 2016 and realize that there is bad everyday. I had the privilege of waking up everyday this year so it was a good year.

For the year of 2017 I have decided to not make any resolutions. Every year I decide I'll cut down on my soda intake, I'll drop a few pounds, or I'll wake up earlier to workout. After a few weeks these resolutions have gone down the drain and I feel like a failure. I'm tired of feeling like that. I should feel good about myself and fill my life (not just my year) with self love.

I feel like it is finally time for me to realize that I am imperfectly, perfect. I wouldn't be the person I am if it weren't for my not so great qualities or habits. Sure, I should work on bettering myself but I should want to do it for myself and for more than just a year. I shouldn't want to change just because the year is new. If I make a resolution I'll end up saying "for this year..." when in actuality if a change is major enough I should stick to it for longer than a year.

My resolution is to not worry about resolutions. I'm going to spend my time living in the moment. I'll drink that soda because I deserve that sweet taste. I'll look at my curves and smile because I'm lucky enough to eat good food. I'll sleep in that extra hour because I work hard and deserve to.

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