With the new year around the corner, it seems like lists of resolutions are the thing to do. Ladies, we have the stereotype that we will make a resolution to go to the gym, fall in love, or go on vacation. Maybe your resolutions include advancing in academics, or avoiding a certain situation in life due to a bad experience.

Whatever it is, great! A healthy and reasonable goal is always a great way to start the year. By the end of the list one usually realizes that the list is composed of things that may bring happiness, that is what everyone is looking for. My resolution is to simply continue to live life to the fullest.

This past year has been a beautiful adventure. It started out a little rocky, but with a few cups of coffee, good laughs, and a lot of reflection I found happiness. The goal is to keep it. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but I can tell you that it changed my life.

Despite all the stress, frustration, changed plans, and heartbreak that came my way, I was confident I could overcome it all because I had learned to focus on happiness daily.

So forget the long list of things that you will give up on in a month. Throw out the list of things you would like to do but know are completely unreasonable. Now you’re left with a list of things that will make you happy and what more could you possibly need for the upcoming year?