During December, most of the thoughts that go through your mind are about the holidays. It’s the season of giving and receiving. We are in a constant rush and often don’t take a moment to think about ourselves and how we are doing. It is not until December 31st at 11:59pm as we are about to watch the ball drop and hear Ryan Seacrest count down to the new year, do we reflect and evaluate our decisions, actions, and overall character of 2015. You hear 10…9…8… and immediately turn to your best friend and in complete confidence shout your resolution for 2016. However, you’ve done this year after year and for some reason you continue to make a resolution, even though you never follow through with it. You either promise to exercise at least three times a week or get better grades in school, no matter what your resolution is, after the second week you give up. Therefore, I believe you shouldn't make a New Year's resolution.

Most people make New Year’s resolutions because it’s what the majority of society does. People want to fit in socially, so they will publicize their resolutions on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. However, you shouldn't set a goal to fit in with the norm. Resolutions are all about self and bettering yourself. If you are serious about achieving your revolution, when the time is right, you can start. Yes, New Year's seems like a great time to start. But, if you're not ready, then don’t make a resolution because everyone else is. Instead, decide a resolution you're serious about accomplishing and start when you're motivated.

New Year’s revolutions take time. Most people make resolutions that can’t be completed in only one year. As a result, you give up because you realize you can’t reach your goal in such a short amount of time. A lot of people’s resolutions are a big deal. So, you need time. When you don’t accomplish your resolution by 2016, you feel defeated and upset. But, theres no reason to be. Changing an aspect in your life takes time. You can’t just give it up because it’s a new year. There’s no reason all New Year’s resolutions have to be life changing goals. Instead, reflect on your 2015 self and just continue to live and grow in 2016.

When I’m celebrating the New Year and I watch the clock turn to midnight and 2016 arrives, instead of starting my resolution then, I’m going to just enjoy the fact it’s a new year. I’m going to take into consideration all the things I've been working on throughout the years and after some time thinking, I will realize what I'm going to do to better myself. I advise many of you to do this as well. I’m not going to let other people influence my choice to not make a resolution for 2016 or be angry at not accomplishing all my goals. I will recognize it’s a new year filled with many more great opportunities and experiences. And when I'm mentally and physically committed I will begin my resolution.