In 2017, I Hope You Give Up | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

In 2017, I Hope You Give Up

And never look back.

Allison Osborne
Jan 23, 2017
Bridgewater State University
18
In 2017, I Hope You Give Up
Exchristian.net

Every new year is welcomed with big, hopeful eyes and boundless possibilities. People make lists of their resolutions and goals they want to accomplish in the next year of their lives - eat healthier, go to the gym, save more money.

I’m here to tell you that in 2017, I hope you give up.

I hope you give up the people who don’t appreciate you. I hope you stop waiting by your phone for the text that never comes and I hope you stop wanting to. I hope you give up the people who didn’t love you and respect you in the way that you deserved. Give them up and find the ones worth your effort.

I hope you give up reminiscing on all of the moments that you messed up and all of the mistakes you made. Give up the guilt you feel and instead, allow yourself to grow. Allow yourself to continuously get better.

I hope you give up everything that scares you and I hope you confront them. Give up the things that stand in the way of you living your life the way that you want to. Give up the things, or the people, that keep you from being happy.

I hope you give up wondering why things didn’t work out the way that you wanted them to. Give up the “what-ifs” and the unanswered prayers, I promise one day you will see why they happened the way they did and you will be grateful for it.

Most importantly, I hope you give up all of the pain that you felt in 2016. And I sincerely hope you give up the belief that 2017 will be the same way. I promise you if you give up all of the things that stop you from being the most “you” that you can be, it will only get better from there.


In 2017, I hope you give up and I hope you never look back.
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

6 Signs You Are An English Major

#EnglishMajorProbs

SMUM
113
6 Signs You Are An English Major

There are various stereotypes about college students, most of which revolve around the concept of your major. Unfortunately, we often let stereotypes precede our own judgments, and we take what information is immediately available to us rather than forming our own opinions after considerable reflection. If I got a dollar for every time my friends have made a joke about my major I could pay my tuition. One stereotype on campus is the sensitive, overly critical and rigid English major. Here are six telltale signs you are one of them.

Keep Reading...Show less
english major
Entertainment

27 Things 'The Office' Has Taught Us

"The Office" is a mockumentary based on everyday office life featuring love triangles, silly pranks and everything in between. It can get pretty crazy for just an average day at the office.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
1698
the office
http://www.ssninsider.com/

When you were little, your parents probably told you television makes your brain rot so you wouldn't watch it for twelve straight hours. However, I feel we can learn some pretty valuable stuff from television shows. "The Office," while a comedy, has some pretty teachable moments thrown in there. You may not know how to react in a situation where a co-worker does something crazy (like put your office supplies in jello) but thanks to "The Office," now you'll have an idea how to behave ifsomething like that should happen.

Here are just a few of the things that religious Office watchers can expect to learn.

Keep Reading...Show less
the office
Student Life

10 Signs You’re A Pre-Med Student

Ah, pre-med: home of the dead at heart.

Berkeley, California
1081
Grey's Anatomy
TV Guide

Being pre-med is quite a journey. It’s not easy juggling school work, extracurricular activities, volunteering, shadowing, research, and MCAT prep all at the same time. Ever heard of “pain is temporary, but GPA is forever?” Pre-meds don’t just embody that motto; we live and breathe it. Here are 10 symptoms you’re down with the pre-med student syndrome.

Keep Reading...Show less
med students
Entertainment

High School And College Sucked All Of The Fun Out Of Reading

Books were always about understanding for me, about learning the way someone else sees, about connection.

Rutgers University
773
High School And College Sucked All Of The Fun Out Of Reading
Photo by Clementina Toso on Unsplash

I keep making this joke whenever the idea of books is brought up: "God, I wish I knew how to read." It runs parallel to another stupid phrase, as I watch my friends struggle through their calculus classes late at night in our floor lounge: "I hope this is the year that I learn to count." They're both truly idiotic expressions, but, when I consider the former, I sometimes wonder if there's some truth to it.

Keep Reading...Show less
books lit
Entertainment

One Book Made Me Question Existence In Its Entirety

A book by the name of "The Stranger."

The State University of New York at Stony Brook
96
One Book Made Me Question Existence In Its Entirety
Photo by Rey Seven on Unsplash

"The Stranger" by Albert Campus touches upon many heavy elements... but not in the way you expect. Although it touches upon the aspects of death and love, it also deals with a hidden philosophy similar to that of nihilism.

The story follows the short life events of Meursault, a Frenchman whose carelessness for his actions eventually ends him in jail and dependent on a jury of people to judge the ethicality of his decision and the punishment that he deserves. He eventually gets the death penalty and all throughout he is nonchalant and almost apathetic towards his situation. He finally snaps when the prison sends a priest to him to absolve him of his sins and to cajole him in confessing to the lord.

Keep Reading...Show less
book review

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments