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Dec 13, 2016

Why You Should Stick to Your New Years Resolution in 2017

Every year, millions of people all across the world make resolutions for the new year. These exciting vows of change often end up becoming nothing but empty promises to ourselves that lead to undeniable self-pity and determination to try again next year.

As 2016 is coming to a close, we look forward to a "fresh start" with the new year right around the corner. We have come to terms with our failed attempts to stick to our resolutions in the past and we are starting to regain motivation once again. But what is going to make this year any different than any of the past?

Here's what you should remember when deciding to take on yet again another New Years resolution...

Set goals that are attainable. If you are planning to pull off an amazing transformation or accomplishment, take it step by step. Set small goals that lead up to the final product. Not only will it be more effective but it will feel more rewarding. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, they'll only make you stronger. It's amazing how much you can learn from your own mistakes. Do not get discouraged so quickly. Change takes time, so give yourself enough. You are only human. Keep your passion. If you chose a certain resolution, it is because you are passionate about it. It is most likely something that is always on your mind and something that you really want to accomplish. Don't let minor degrees of discouragement or failure set your mind into a different direction. Stick with it. Life is short. Start to accomplish that goal. Start to learn that new skill as soon as possible. Lose that weight that has been holding back your confidence. Tomorrow is never promised. You will never be as young as you are right now, right in this moment. Do not postpone your goal, regardless if you are afraid. Do it. Take risks and step out of your comfort zone. Do things you've always wanted to do but were too scared. Do what makes you happy. If you are unhappy, make a change. If you are happy, take note of the cause of your happiness and incorporate more of it into your life.

If you start off with a strong mentality, this could be a really great year full of new and exciting endeavors! Make this year one to remember!

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1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

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1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

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4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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