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New Year, New Outlook

Every year is a chance to turn over a new leaf and have a fresh start.

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New Year, New Outlook
Sarah Grace Johnson

Sometimes all you need is a clean break. A different perspective. A new beginning.

Thankfully, every 365 days we all get a so-to-speak “do-over,” and we can start again. If it’s been a rough year, we can vow to ourselves to make the next year better. The first page of the new chapter can mean many things to many people.

Maybe you like where you’re at in life, and you don’t need a do-over. However many do, and many want to make changes in their lives.

2017 had it’s ups and downs, to say the least. More tragedy struck our world than ever, and it became a regular occurrence for bad news from CNN to pop up on our smartphone notifications.

However, hopefully, this year we can put the past behind us and let more light shine into our daily lives. I believe that even amid tragedy we can stay hopeful by staying positive. My biggest wish for this next year is that our world as a whole can ditch the negativity and start living more positively.

“Everything happens for a reason” is one of my favorite sayings, and I wish more people believed in this. We all need to learn to accept whatever comes our way and make the most of what we have.

Time is precious, and our years here on Earth are limited, so why waste what we were given?

Sometimes, we all need to turn over a new leaf and try looking at things from a new perspective.

By taking on a new perspective we can see things from a different point of view, which can be both refreshing and beneficial. A new, happy and positive attitude can come from this perspective, and it can make all the difference in the world.

Positivity is something we can all work on to improve both our physical health and our mental health.

In order to have a bright future, we need to have a clear vision and a sunny disposition. We can’t expect to have the best year of our life if we aren’t willing to go the extra mile and make the most of every situation.

This year, I encourage you to stay positive whenever possible. No matter how tough the road ahead gets, if you learn to keep a positive mindset, you can overcome any obstacle, and make this year the best one of your life.

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