The year has almost wrapped up, and it feels like it moved entirely too fast. Whether you're prepared for the year's exit or not, now that it's coming, the next best thing to do is embrace 2017 and get excited for all that it has to offer. If your faith and your anticipation for all good things to come isn't enough to get you revved up for the next year, then maybe reading a few New Year's quotes will do the trick for you.
Let's face it, this year was not at all what many of the people of the world expected. I personally can't wait to say so long and good riddance to this chaotic year. That being said, 2016 brought me a few good things my way. Things like hope, faith, success, and growth. And I honestly can't wait to see what the next year does for me, too.
One of the best ways to anticipate greatness is to surround yourself around it. That could be something as simple as just speaking positively about yourself and your hopes for the New Year. If you're looking for a starting point, read these 17 quotes that focus on positivity for your New Year.
"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals." — Melody Beattie
"Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." — Helen Keller
"The New Year is a painting not yet painted; a path not yet stepped on; a wing not yet taken off. Things haven’t happened as yet. Before the clock strikes twelve, remember that you are blessed with the ability to reshape your life." ― Mehmet Murat Ildan
"Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving Source — a Sower of Dreams — just waiting to be asked to help you make your dreams come true." — Sarah Ban Breathnach
"Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you have always wanted to do but could not find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Vow not to make a promise you do not think you can keep. Walk tall, and smile more. You will look 10 years younger. Do not be afraid to say, I love you. Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world. " — Ann Landers
“Every New Year people get you some presents but your best present you get never changes: Your own existence! It is also your best present to others." — Mehmet Murat Ildan
