As 2016 comes to a close, many people will be sitting at home thinking of a New Years resolution to have to. Many people come up with resolutions like eating healthy, losing weight, being more active or just simply bettering themselves as people. I was recently asked what my New Years resolution was and to be honest, I’ve never had one. Not because I thought I was perfect or didn't need to improve on any bad habits of mine, but it was just something I never took the time to think about. So for 2017 I am going to make a New Years revolution but more than one. Here are my 5 New Years Resolutions for 2017.

1. Less Procrastination

As many of us students can all relate to, it’s procrastinating. It’s hard not to procrastinate because that's just human nature. Putting stuff off is what seems like the easiest path, but obviously in the end, it never turns out the way we hope. So for 2017, I’m going to procrastinate less and get stuff done.

2. Appreciate my youth

I’m thankful for everything I have in life, but I think one thing I forget to appreciate is my youth. Many people I talk to who are much older and have kids, would give anything to go back to being my age. Many people would love to go back to the time when they had less to worry about like an income or providing for a family because times are hard but they never used to be. In 2017, I’ll appreciate my youth more and live it up because this years are the best years of my life and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

3. Try new things

For most of my childhood I had a busy schedule. I was always out playing hockey and I never really took the time to try new things because I was so invested in the sport that I love. Now that I’m no longer playing, I’m going to take advantage of this time that I have and try new things.

4. Have fun

High school was a very serious time in my life and there were times I almost forgot to have fun. I was so caught up in making sure I did well in school, that I never made time to hangout with friends. I was either busy with school work, hockey, or exhausted from the week I had, that I slept. No longer will I let that happen. I going to go and have fun and enjoy it.

5. Better myself as a person

For many people, this is a resolution that is a go to. But I’m taking this one in a different way. I’m going to better myself by having stronger shoulders. Not letting a bad grade or a bad day control my happiness. And most importantly, I’m going to better my self by loving my self for who I am and what I offer to the world.

The start of a New Year is always a great thing. It’s like having a clean slate to completely change who you are for the better.