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New year, new me at least that’s what we all say. This year will be the year I follow through with my resolutions, I hope. Being in college you get so consumed with a million different things that we often forget to slow down and appreciate the little things or even take time for ourselves. This year I am determined to break the cycle of my bad habits and work to achieve my goals. Yes, I know we usually take the New Year’s resolutions as a joke and quit after a week or two, but the benefits are endless. This year I am using them to reflect and refocus myself on what I want to accomplish and who I want to be. With a new semester, new job, and new year it’s time to improve my overall well-being. I have listed my resolutions below in no particular order. 

  1. Wake up earlier: Specifically aiming to wake up around 8:00 to 9:00.  
  2. Meet new people: I want to expand my social circle and form new connections.
  3. Prioritize Physical Health: Working out regularly 
  4. Travel: See new places 
  5. Live in the moment: Appreciate the moment and not dwell on the past or future.  
  6. Have fun: Enjoy the little things and create memories. 
  7. Don’t Stress: Learn to navigate situations without worrying about unnecessary things. 
  8. Try new things: Try new activities, foods, and habits 
  9. Cultivate a healthier diet: Nourish my body 
  10. Journal: Do this every day as my way of self-expression and reflection 

These are my resolutions, they will be different from yours but I hope that maybe I can give you some ideas or inspire you to reflect on yourself and your goals. The time is ticking it is time to start this new year right! 

Hannah Van Buren is the Director of Marketing for Her Campus at NC State. This is her second year on Her Campus. Outside of Her Campus, Hannah Van Buren is active within the community. She is involved with various things on campus including the Honors College, Women In Business, Human Resources Club, American Marketing Association as well as a Fraternity and Sorority Life Ambassador. She is the Director of PR for Delta Gamma University where she assists with all aspects of PR with the campus, community, alumnae, advisers, and FSL. She is hoping to continue to learn more about her Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing. She is excited for the opportunity to intern over the summer abroad in Prague. Hannah was born and raised in Statesville, NC and is currently living in Raleigh, NC. She enjoys exercising, shopping, reading, listening to music/podcasts, hanging out with friends, and traveling in her free time. She loves Taylor Swift and all things country music. She enjoys watching reality TV as my favorite shows are Vanderpump rules and Southern Charm.