With the start of a new year comes one of my least favorite phrases, "New Year, New Me." My Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat all feature stories/resolutions about what my followers/friends are going to change for the new year. While some forms of change can be good, it's not always a necessity.

Let me just start here, you rock!!

You are the only person out there like you! You are so rare and special and I bet half the time you try to convince yourself otherwise. Well, don't. Don't because there is nothing wrong with who you are.

We were each born with different gifts and that's why our world is so interesting. Being different means you have unique characteristics to bring to the table that another person might not.

It's OK not to be good at everything. No one is perfect, so the faster we all start acknowledging that, the more accepting our world will be.

So rather than changing who you already are, work on making yourself better.

If you want to buy a gym membership to live a healthier lifestyle, do it! But don't buy a gym membership because society and social media are telling you you aren't the "ideal" size.

Find things that bring you joy and DO THEM! Focus on being the best version of yourself--not changing who you are. Remember-- you matter; you're important; and you're loved.

Say no to "New Year, New Me," and start "New Year, But Better Me."