As the new year approaches, I plan on accomplishing a few specific goals before the year ends. Last year, I set goals but never carried them out. This year, I really want to become more organized and successful in the accomplishment of my goals.

My main goal for this year is to be more organized. I normally tend to just throw all my school work in my backpack and later spend time scavenging through my bag just to find one homework assignment. I have noticed that I am terrible at coordinating, which affects me in both school and life.

I strive to be able to keep all my task and assignments under control. I should start by planning more and writing more in my agenda. If I keep all my homework assignments and events written in my agenda, it should contribute to me being more composed. If I constantly remind myself to write in my agenda, it will be like a calendar for all the things I need to do for school that day.

Another thing I want to do is keep my binder more structured. I normally tend to just cram papers into my binder, never punching holes in them or putting them behind the right divider. If I start doing this then it will be easier to locate my homework and notes without having to look through a large stack of papers. I want to be more organized because if I start now it will only help me succeed more in all my classes and better prepare me for college.

I want to be more involved as well. I want to participate in more in and out of school activities, especially because this is my last year in high school. I want to be able to make memories and try things that I may not ever be able to do again. I want to take part more in community service, too. The only time I have ever done community service was when I took government and I had to do it for a grade. I feel that I should be more involved in society and help contribute more. I enjoy helping others but I do not make enough time as I should.

This year, my biggest goal is to exercise more and eat healthier. I plan to exercise at least three times a week for an hour or more. In the spring, I will play baseball again and try to make all the practices possible. Otherwise, I will go to the gym and lift during the week. I will also go on runs when the weather is nice. Along with exercising, I want to eat better.

First, I will drink a lot more water. I will do this by bringing a water bottle with me everywhere I go. I also want to cut out sugar from my diet. Overall, I want to live a healthier lifestyle and feel good about my body.

This year, I plan on accomplishing everything I want to and not to leave my resolutions in the dust. I plan on being more organized in life and in school, socializing more and capitalizing on all the opportunities in my community and lastly to eat healthier.

If I am able to complete all of these goals by the end of my high school year, I will be confident enough to say that 2017 will lead and be successful.  However, I know I need to work hard to obtain these goals I have set.