If you're anything like me, you're probably overwhelming yourself with new year’s resolutions. I have a laundry list of things I’m going to do in 2017: I’ll start going to the gym every day, stop eating craft mac and cheese for every meal, sleep more, stop shopping so much, and maybe even start saving some money! But with all these things I plan to do… how many of them will I actually accomplish? Well, hopefully all of them! Here’s some tips to make your resolutions a reality:

1. Bet on Yourself: A lot of times we tend to sell ourselves short. Something gets hard and you just say “I can’t do it” or “it’s not worth it.” But you can do it and you are worth it. You just have to believe that. If you bet on yourself, you can’t fail.

2. Write it Down: Make a list of all the things you want to accomplish and write it down. Put the list up on your wall or somewhere you will see it every single day so you never forget what your goals are!

3. Prioritize: Start to think about what’s most important to you and make sure to put those things first. If it’s your physical health, make sure the first thing you do in 2017 is sign up for a gym membership. Your academics? Start by making a promise to yourself that you will attend all of your classes this semester and stay organized. If you prioritize, the things that are important will get done.

4. Set Deadlines: If you set specific short term deadlines, it makes the final goal seem more attainable. For example, if I want to be able to run 10 miles by the end of the year, I might set goals like: by February 1^st I will be able to run 3 miles, by March 1st I will be able to run 4 miles, etc.

5. Be Proud of Yourself: When you hit each of these short-term goals, make sure to treat yourself! Be proud of each milestone you accomplish and don’t forget to reward yourself. It just means you’re one step closer to your final goal!

I hope these few tips will help make 2017 a success! You can and you will accomplish each and every resolution if you really work at it. Good luck and happy New Year!