Ok, so here’s my first-ever attempt at making resolutions. I have a really good feeling about this year, so I thought why not. Sorry for being a few days late.

• Definitely smile and laugh out loud more.

• Stop doubting myself. The imposter syndrome is a myth. Replace it with, why can’t I do that?

• Be kind in spite of unkindness and pettiness from others.

• Embrace every opportunity, both big and small!

• Pet more dogs.

• Travel more. Go back to Ireland and to a place or places I’ve never been before.

• Get my hair professionally cut more than once a year.

• Read more novels, allowing myself to escape to another place through words.

• Start my book…really, this time! And more importantly, keep it going until it’s done!

• Get in really good shape, both inside and out.

• Not be afraid of love, both giving and receiving.

• Jump feet first into my nonprofit, making sure to ask for help along the way, and really make a profound difference. Every girl deserves the right to education and a life absent of abuse no matter where she lives.

• Not forget to ask for help…realizing it’s not a weakness on my part.

• Eat more peanut M&Ms.

• Dream big…I mean really big…and not only at night.

• Speak in front of a crowd (trying not to blush, shake, sweat or all of the above).

• Not be afraid of the past or let it define me.

• Use the words “sorry” and “just” less.

• Eat more ice cream and take naps.

• Watch the sun rise over the ocean more often. Leaves me awestruck every single time.

• Of course, write more!

• Not beat myself up if I don’t meet all my resolutions by year’s end.

• Don’t follow lists in any particular order.