New year, new me?

In case you didn’t know, it’s January (as if the snow wasn’t hint enough) and that means that it is the first month of a new year. With a new year comes the whole idea of the “new year, new me” philosophy that many adopt with new year resolutions!

Now many people have different views on the subject, as you can see from these memes the internet is not always a positive place for those who decide to try something new this year!

However, I personally think that these resolutions can be the first step to a new habit or a real change in your life. It has a lot to do with committing to something and not just doing it because you feel like you should or everyone else is. A lot of people have been wanting to make changes and this gives them one more reason to finally take the plunge. It doesn’t have to be drastic, it can even be something small!

For example, I’ve been wanting to start going to the gym on a regular basis and I know that is one of the stereotypical resolutions. The deals around this time of year and after the holidays full of eating, I finally got a membership. Now I know my life isn’t going to magically change over night and no I didn’t become a brand new person but with dedication it might change in some ways.

I’d be one to say that it’s never wrong to set goals, but be realistic and ready to commit so that way you don’t end up disappointing yourself. Make others involved with you to enjoy it more and reward yourself for planning ahead and sticking to it!

Here is to a good start to 2015 in all ways!

What are your thoughts about new years resolutions? Did you make any for 2015? Comment below!

P.S We will be sending out a survey for nontraditional student input as well as a collaborative event between the mentor program and the commuter program, keep your eyes open!