For the longest time, I didn't believe in making New Year's resolutions. I had grown up seeing them start strong on January 2, maintain consistency through January 16-20, and altogether die out by Valentine's Day. Sadly, I think most people see that. This year, I want to try something new. I'm setting realistic goals for myself that can be attained throughout the year. You can, too.

1. Drink more water

2. Treat yourself

3. Clean more often

4. Focus on 80/20 nutrition

5. Walk instead of drive

6. Learn something new

7. Create a basic schedule

8. Save money

9. Do something you've always dreamed about

10. Volunteer or serve your community

11. Take a weekend with friends

12. Try new food

13. Go to a new place

14. Rid your life of toxic people

15. Write more--journal, take notes, doodle

16. Read more--newspapers, books, magazines

17. Pay it forward

18. Smile more

19. Laugh more

20. Love more

21. Take yourself on a date--movies, dinner, coffee, anything for you

22. Focus on studies/work more--but don't bring it all home

23. Do something artistic

24. Overcome a fear

25. Make a list of your skills

26. Learn more about yourself

27. Show kindness to everyone you meet

28. Acknowledge your flaws

29. Improve your areas of growth

30. Be ambitious

31. Be better than you were yesterday

32. Create a healthy sleep schedule

33. Listen to new music

34. Listen more, and not just to reply

35. Watch the sun set and rise

36. Look at the stars

37. Buy a plant

38. Open up to someone new

39. Be honest

40. Spend more time outside

41. Tell the people that you love, "I love you," more often

42. Don't be afraid to say no

43. Ask for help

44. Get rid of excess "stuff"

45. Build something

46. Don't be afraid to say yes

47. Check your email--and reply

48. Write a letter

49. Say what you feel

50. Set new goals

Nobody has to do all of that. In fact, you don't have to do any of it. But what if you did?