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17 Things To Remember In 2017

"Make it one you will remember forever. And do not miss out on any opportunities given to you. You’ll blink and it’ll be 2018."

Jordan Bowden

Jan 10, 2017

St Ambrose University

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“New year , new me” is a little extreme. Instead, try and make this year the best possible. Whether that means being exactly who you were last year, or a completely new version of you.
Every time you get stressed out, take a breathe and remember it’ll all be worth it in the long run.
Watch that extra episode of netflix, eat that extra slice of pizza, and take that 20 minute nap.. You deserve it.
Take a leap of faith this year. Do something you wouldn’t normally do.
Complete your homework early so you can spend the extra hours with your friends.
Stay up late and watch that movie.. You can sleep when you have down time (even if that is never).
Take adventures and use your weekends to explore.
Do something kind for someone. Not because you feel like you have to, because you want to.
Turn off your phone and go outside for a few hours. Take in every ounce of this world we live in.
Take the time out of your day to realize all of the blessings you have. Think about all of the opportunities you have been given, and be appreciative of them.
Call your parents more often. They have given you everything you have so be thankful.
Make your friends a huge home cooked meal (even if you suck at cookie, just try). Show them how much you care.
No matter how much you don’t want to, do the extra credit that is offered to you.
Go out and try new foods and restaurants in your town.
Find the tiny little coffee shops and go in. Read a book there, take your time, and take in all of the scenery.
If you get upset, don’t react on impulse. Take a breathe and calm down.
Use this year as a clean slate. Make it one you will remember forever. And do not miss out on any opportunities given to you. You’ll blink and it’ll be 2018.

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