New Year, New Me. This is such a cliché saying at the beginning of every year. While you cannot completely change yourself, you can come up with good resolutions to better yourself. Resolutions are all about sticking to a goal to better yourself for the whole year. Here are some reasons to consider before you completely forgo the resolution.

1. It shows you are actually trying.

If you make a New Year's resolution, you are trying to make yourself a better you. Making a resolution will make that goal more attainable, and real. If you write it down, it will make it even more real.

2. It is the beginning of a new year.

The new year gives you an opportunity to deal with things you haven't effectively dealt with in the past. Maybe you have held a grudge against a family member or a friend. Given the new year, this will give each of you an opportunity to discuss your issues and hopefully overcome your differences.

3. It's a tradition.

Traditions are important to everyone. It is important to make a resolution, just like it is important to wear green on St. Patrick's Day.

4. It is important to society.

Society depends on goal-oriented behaviors. Whether it is about setting a goal for drinking more water or building a community pool to promote a healthy lifestyle, resolutions will aid in making a better society.

5. Making a resolution will make it easier to set other goals.

It is important to remember that everything takes time. Do not get discouraged if you are unable to quit smoking the first day you try, or you gain 0.2 pounds a few days after you start. What matters is progress. The best successes take time and resilience.

If you decide to make a resolution, take these points into consideration. If you write it down, I suggest you put the paper somewhere you can see it daily. Continue to look at your resolution each day of the new year, and eventually, you will achieve it. Do not stop looking at your ultimate goal if you hit a bump in the road. You will achieve your resolution. When you achieve your resolution, it will make it easier to make other goals in the future. Start with a simple resolution if it makes you more comfortable. Maybe instead of trying to buy a car right off the bat, you start with something simple like saving $5 a day. There is no such thing as a goal that is too small or too simple. What matters is that the resolution is important to you and you are able to attain it.