With the new year quickly approaching, I have begun to ponder what I would like to change or improve upon. Now, I am not someone that believes in New Year's resolutions, because honestly they tend to last for a week and then we all forget about them. However, for the past few years I have set 5-10 goals for myself regarding things I want to work on or do more often in the new year. I have found this method of goal setting to be quite beneficial and hope it is for you as well!
The first thing that I want to work on is something that is on my list every year, growing closer to Jesus Christ. I have expressed my faith in a few articles, and it is very important to me. While it has been a priority for me, I want to make my relationship with Christ deeper and continue to grow in my faith. I can do this by: attending church or watching online sermons, praying, reading His word, etc.
The next thing I want to focus on in 2018 is doing things that make me happy and not getting too caught up in the pressures of college. Now, I am not saying that I'm going to never study and go crazy; however I think it is important to have a good balance between academics and social activities. Therefore, I want to do fun things like go dancing with my friends on a Saturday night, or just read a book for fun without feeling guilty about it.
Third, I want to give myself outlets for creativity. College calls for a lot of writing and reading, which I often enjoy, however it does not always allow time for creativity. This year I want to allow myself the time and give myself the space to be creative. Whether that is through getting back into YouTube or writing a short novel, I am ready to delve back into my creative mind!
Lastly, in 2018 I want to better myself in order to better serve others. I have always been that person who puts her friends above herself and while I love that about myself, I need to take care of myself before I can help others. This was something that I knew I had to do my freshman year of college after neglecting my mental and emotional health and I noticed that I was a happier, more loving person as a result!
2018 is fast approaching, and I believe it is going to be a fabulous year if we allow ourselves the room to grow. I wish you all the best
