As the new year approaches, it's time to start thinking of the things you want to implement into this fresh start. I know a lot of people don't believe in resolutions, but I think there is no better feeling than that of a clean slate. This year even if you're on the "new year, same me" train, it's time to rid your space of anything that is holding you back or causing you to feel any negative emotions about yourself.

As humans, we allow ourselves to fall into a spell of complacency. Staying at a job where you're work isn't appreciated because you don't want to learn something new. Staying friends with that person because you've known them for lifetimes. Sure life seems to be going on, but why settle for this routine of feeling: unhappy, unfulfilled, and being treated poorly? Is this what life has come to ?

Let 2018 be the year where selflessness and selfishness are in a healthy balance. It's important to realize what you're worth and allow yourself to feel true happiness while experiencing growth. Don't allow yourself to feel guilty for removing negative energies in your life. Just like when you clean your closet of clothes that no longer fit, do the same for the people and things that affect your well being. This cleansing should also be used on your social media accounts. We often spend hours scrolling through Instagram, getting caught up in the lives of people that we barely even know. Wishing we looked like them or wanting the possessions they have. It's time to unfollow anyone that causes you even the slightest bit of self-doubt or even just isn't a healthy person to see on your feed everyday.

I've seen a lot of posts saying "2017 was the worst year ever and 2018 HAS to be my year" and quite frankly I see this every year. This year and any year can be yours if you allow yourself to truly be happy and cleanse your life of any bad people, feelings, places, habits, etc. It's time to live for you and do what makes your soul happy without question or apology.

I hope 2018 brings you the joy you deserve!