One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to lose weight, but when your culture is all about eating foods like pig intestines and fried foods, it’s a little

hard to rewire yourself into eating healthier and hitting the gym.

It’s not impossible though. Find what works for you so you won’t be another New Year's resolution-quitter statistic.

You got goals and we’re talking three trips with your crew, brunch every Sunday, buy a new crib goals. That means you got some serious saving to do and even

finding ways to increase your income.

These aren’t the easiest things to do if you’re used to dropping guap on things that’ll devalue as soon as you leave the store.

We’re rooting for you though. A little consistency will have you doing all the amazing things you see yourself participating in this year.

2017 had you cooped in the crib with low funds, Netflix, a tub of ice cream, and your couch. But you see yourself experiencing more in the city you call

home, and even venturing outside those state lines.

You want to hang out more with your friends and see what life has to offer you, but in reality you’re an

introvert who struggles with crowds and plans that involve you spicing your life up.

If you really want to make those adventures happen, climb out the crevices of your comfort

zone and make it happen.

Your fam complained that you didn’t make time for them, but between work and wanting to stay low key at your crib, family time hasn’t really been on your agenda.

But one day, the fam won’t be there. Make them a priority and find the time.

So, you’ve acknowledged that you have some flaws. From not giving back to the community as much as you would like to gossiping with your co-workers, you’ve realized that you

could really benefit from some internal changes.

You grabbed all those self-help books but haven’t even opened nan one. SMH. It’s not too late! Turn on Oprah, download an app,

whatever you have to do create those lasting changes.

You’ve found that you’re always dating the same a**holes but you have no idea why. It could be the casual Tinder dates or the fact that you ain’t checking for

someone who doesn’t meet your physical requirements.

Regardless, if you want love in 2018, switch it up and date outside of your typical go-to type.

You’ve been trying to leave your hometown for the big city for the longest, but you’ve seriously been bullsh*tting. Your savings is a joke and you don’t even have a

legit plan.

If you want to leave that town in the dust, make a practical plan to get the f*ck out.

You literally find yourself day dreaming about just dipping out on your job. F*ck a two-week notice. You’re seriously that miserable.

But obviously not miserable enough to actually make your

dream of becoming a full-time artist or elevating that candle-making business to new heights. Get it together! Folks are outchea doing it, and you could be one of them.

Another popular New Year resolution that many people take up is to stop smoking cigarettes. Addiction is something that is extremely hard to shake, but you have all the motivation

in the world to ditch those squares.

We know you’ve seen those commercials with former smokers who have actual holes in their throat. ACTUAL holes. Drop the cigarettes man.

You feel like you’re pretty good at money management, but you’re always dipping into the little savings that you do have before you even reach your goal. What’s up with

that?

History has shown us all that we need a cushion for those rainy days, so stop pussyfooting around and begin to build a solid savings.