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New Year, Fresh Start

Chapter one begins now.

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New Year, Fresh Start

It's a new year. This means that there is three hundred and sixty five days of new adventures, new beginnings, and new relationships to start. Last year is over, so throw out your dirty laundry, and give yourself a fresh start. You deserve it.

A new year is full of possibilities and wonder, and heading into one with negative people and a negative mindset will not help you to achieve the great life you are capable of having. Get rid of those people who bring you down, make you question your choices, and who make you feel less of a human being. You don't need them in your life. In fact, you probably didn't have as great of a year last year because of them. Getting rid of the people in your life who do nothing but bring you down is only going to help you soar later down the road. So lighten your load this year and kick those people to the curb.

Do something for yourself this year. Be completely and utterly selfish this year, and make it all about you and your dreams. Forget what others want for you, and do what you want for yourself. Go after the things you want. Achieve the goals you set for yourself long ago but never were able to finish because of other's wants and needs being put before yours. This year is going to be all about you.

Give yourself a fresh start. Whether that be personal, in relationships, or school related. You deserve a new beginning and a time to start over and start new. It's a new year and that is what new years are all about. They don't just offer you a wonder of possibilities, but they also offer you a chance to begin again. Sometimes just the opportunity to start over is all we need to get things right. So take advantage now and not later. If you wait too long, it may be too late.

Make this year count. Set goals and achieve them. Find love, and if you have it, enjoy it immensely. Stay dedicated to what ever you put your mind to. If you have a resolution, stick to it. You'll feel so much better at the end of the year, knowing you did. Have fun, don't get so caught up in the stress of life that you forget to go out with friends and enjoy it. Life can get overwhelming, but don't get so lost in it that you forget how beautiful and amazing it can be. Surround yourself with positive people who will lift you up and support all of your dreams and ambitions. Enjoy this new year and make sure it's a damn good one. Only you can make this happen because you are the one in control of your own life.

So, what do you plan on doing this year? Your book is empty and chapter one begins now. Make it good.

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