Let’s start this off with some radical honesty: 2016 can suck it.
Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way… 2017 is bound to be exponentially better than 2016. And you’re going to make sure it stays that way by making this year the year of you.
That means you’re going to do shit for you. That’s right. #TreatYoSelf.
So here are my some suggestions on how to make 2017 all about the betterment of you:
Find a unique coffee shop or restaurant you can take yourself to when you need alone time.
Make you sure it makes you feel comfortable and stress free. Plus you should like their food.
Splurge on one item per month no matter how expensive or cheap.
Maybe it’s gas station pizza you’ve been craving. Maybe it’s that purse you’ve been eyeing.
Award yourself every weekend for making it through the week.
Big or small. One shot or eight.
Each month, let go of something bad in your life.
Be it your addiction to fast food or your boyfriend.
Keep a journal and actually write in it.
Maybe not every night but every once in awhile would suffice. Just let it out!
Give yourself 5 minutes of silence every day.
Whether it’s on your drive to or from work or during your workout, give yourself time to decompress and think.
Go with your gut.
Stop second guessing yourself!
Say “no” sometimes.
Everyone has to learn to do it eventually. Might as well start in 2017.
Workout.
Maybe not every day but at least try.
Forgive yourself.
Forgive yourself for not working out every day. It’s really okay.
Forgive other people.
Whether it’s forgiving Jen for stealing your 7th grade boyfriend or forgiving your boss for being a douche-lord.
Stop stressing about things you can’t control.
It’s nothing but wasted energy.
Speak your mind.
Stop holding in your opinions! You give yourself less credit than you deserve! Sometimes you can add to a discussion, you know.
Be honest with yourself and the people around you.
Maybe not radical honesty, but regular honesty will do.
Do something spontaneous every once in a while!
Get out of your boring routines! My favorite are spontaneous piercings but my mom thinks I should stop doing that…
So kiss 2016 goodbye and maybe throw it the finger on it’s way out. But then start fresh and start doing some shit for you! Make 2017 the year to #TreatYoSelf.
