I almost never make New Years resolutions. Back when I used to, I'd almost always break them within the first few weeks of the year. After a while, I began to scoff at the idea, simply because it didn't work for me. Regardless, it's important to respect that many people enjoy making New Years resolutions and working towards achieving them.

However, there is some beauty in the idea of a fresh start, especially this year, since January 1st, 2018 fell on a Monday --- new week, new year, new start! It may seem arbitrary to choose the beginning of the year to start working towards a goal since, after all, it is just another day.

But to many people, the symbolism of the new year supplies motivation. Leaving behind the mistakes of the past year and setting goals for the year to come instills self confidence. It's not easy to change habits or develop new ones, and it's time to respect those that have the drive to do so.

New Years resolutions are important to the people who make them. Support your loved ones in achieving their goals and they'll do the same for you! Happy 2018 everyone :)