Today is the sixth day of the new year and I have yet to set any resolutions. As a rule, I try not to set the bar too high, I know myself remarkably well and unfortunately, I have a stronger bond with sleep than a mother has with her child. From experience, I know not to say I am getting fit or some bizarre shit like that, so I attempt to keep it simple; well, I suppose it isn’t simple, I just won’t have to participate in much physical activity. For me, this will be a year of growth, I am dismissing all of my fears and embracing the infinite possibilities that surround me each day. Irrational fear has a way of taking control and 2018 is the year that comes to an end.

Here’s an interesting fact, I am deathly afraid of the ocean. Don’t get me wrong,  I love sitting by the water and listening to the waves, but while pondering over the numerous unknowns of such an enormous space, I feel a bit uneasy. According to the National Ocean Service, the ocean covers roughly 70 percent of the earth’s surface and only 5 percent witnessed by the human eye. Correspondingly, that is what scares me, there are innumerable aspects of the ocean that may remain unexplored; and strangely, I perceive life in the same way. There are countless goals I wish to obtain, yet the uncertainty keeps me from pursuing my biggest dreams; not to mention, I anticipate every outcome before diving headfirst into foreign waters. So, this year I am striving to release the irrational fear of the unknown and immersing myself in the undiscovered parts of where my life is heading.

Every day I find a new reason to discard one of my dreams and that type of negativity is unwelcome in 2018. For some time now, I have said this year is “the” year and I wholeheartedly believe it. Furthermore, it may sound cliche, but I aim to speak this fact into existence. As I am learning to let go of fearful thoughts I constantly remind myself not to compare my life to others, considering each person is on a different path. Although at times, it may be a difficult pill to swallow, I am blazing my own trail and I am tremendously proud of that. In my newly found opinion, fear is just another word for motivation and I hope as I grow in this new year I can assist others in recognizing that in themselves.

Truly, I have never been this excited for a new year, there is an enormous amount of possibilities in sight. Willingly, I intend to accept every challenge placed in front of me and power through all obstacles I encounter. Greatness is the only concept being tolerated in 2018, and I intend to hold myself to that statement; I aspire to have a Cardi B year, astronomical success while unapologetically staying true to who I am becoming. New Year’s resolutions have never been something I have cared too much about in the past, but this year I’m attempting to step outside my comfort zone. Wish me luck as I journey deeper into self-discovery and relinquishing undesirable fears. Stay tuned as I make 2018 my bitch!