Although it seems a bit presumptuous that I am claiming your resolutions, these are merely 4 suggestions. These are ideas that I have evaluated for a generalized population and if you already do these things, then perhaps you can do more of it. If you don’t already do these things, then perhaps you can consider doing more of it. If you are happy where you are, then keep being happy.

1. Look Around Less

I feel that this past year, I have looked around myself too much and felt insecure over things that shouldn’t even matter. What my major was, what classes I took, what my GPA was, what internships and extracurricular I participated in continuously bothered me. I realize now that it does more harm than good for me to compare these aspects of my life with others’ because we are all different people. What works or doesn’t work for us always changes and it’s better to focus on myself and see what better I can do defines my successes and failures.

2. See Something, Say Something.

This is a pretty common phrase that we see posted on billboards or posters in the Metro or Bus Station. But why limit it to just these areas? I want to encourage myself to speak up more, because I feel that sometimes I get complacent in the position of a bystander. If I see something, then why do I not take action? It doesn’t have to be that I actually talk about it, but if I can do something about it, then why not? What good comes out of me remaining silent and keeping information to myself? This idea could also go towards something positive as well. If I see someone doing something nice for someone else or to me, then I want to make sure I reach out and give a compliment where deserved because you never know what someone is going through and what they put aside to show a glimmer of kindness.

3. The Clock Keeps Ticking.

I find that sometimes I can get hung up on a particular event or person’s actions that I’ve let time get away from me. This past year I have realized that time is truly a gift and wait for no one, so I want to make use of each minute I’ve got. It used to scare me how limited our time on Earth was, but I’ve decided to take a positive spin on things and be grateful for the time I have and use it in ways that will make my life one worth living.

I’m a firm believer of continuing to improve myself and if you are too, then maybe this will help you. If you aren’t, then that’s okay too. I hope you have a wonderful new year and many more to come!