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How To Tackle Your New Year

By: Arielle Bental

How To Tackle Your New Year

Ah yes, a new year a new me , right? At least that's what we want, and for some reason we all get this thought of a new year brings upon us a clean slate, which in some cases is true. It gives us a sense of hope that we may just be able to actually do something right this year, and not just go along pretending that everything is right in the world.

Whether it be that so longed gym membership procrastination, or the guy you've been meaning to grab dinner with, or even the simple task of calling dad every other day to let him know you haven't lost your mind yet. (Which I might have in the last one) but, a new year brings endless opportunities, your chance to write your story in a new 365-page book. For most, and myself I want to make this book the most colorful story I've yet to have and I'm going to give you a few ways you can achieve that.

1. Write down your resolutions trust me it helps (and let's hope no one sees them), for me when I see something on paper I feel more compelled to want to do it, and kick ass at doing it.

2. Stop making excuses, yes every year is a new chance to be bomb at whatever it is your wanting to do, but don't forget about every new day, if you ask me 365 days is a lot of days for you to do some incredible things.

3. Go into everything you do with a positive mindset, even if it's something that your really not fond of, everyone's gotta do something they don't like, and so do you so just be HAPPY!

4. Don't let anyone tell you that you are unable to achieve your goals, for the most part people can play a very large role on deferring your dreams, or putting them on a temporary hold so don't let that happen, get after that dream!

5. Give yourself time in advance and plan things out, the more time you have the better prepared you are and are more educated on the topic at hand.

6. Don't take things too seriously, try and have fun with whatever it is your doing, laugh a little smile a little, after all laughing has been proven to increase the longevity of your life span.

7. Have some you time everyday for at least twenty minutes, you are the most important, and you need to take care of yourself!

The near years among us, don't be scared to get after it, "Good better best, never let it rest, until the good is the better, and the better is the best."

Happy twenty-sixteen, and may it be the best year yet!

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