I thought it was just me, but I have come to realize I’m not the only one who detested the year of 2016.  Today we start anew with new goals, new dreams, new proclamations, and new resolutions.   I would like to offer some simple advice as we start a new year…..

1. If things don’t seem to be going right, then go left.  Don’t be afraid to take a different tact when things aren’t going in the direction you want to go.
   

1. I promise you this:  No one is going to stand up at your funeral and proclaim, “She had a really expensive car and great shoes.”  Don’t make life about stuff.
   

1. In a society and world which continues to say, “I couldn’t care less,” be someone who cares more.  We need you.
   

1. Live your life with daily gratitude.  It does a soul good.
   

1. Do not worry about pleasing everyone, don’t fear change, eliminate overthinking, and don’t live in the past because you have a new address ~ 2017.
   

1. When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine!  Sometimes it’s hard, and if so, try to “fake it until you make it!”
   

1. Most importantly, this year promise yourself to be yourself.  People don’t have to like you and you don’t have to care.  Be unique and an original in 2017!