Let’s start with practical purposes: it’s cold and it will be covered. This allows your tattoo to avoid sun damage and any lurking germs outside. You also don’t have to feel left out or concerned during outdoor activities, such as swimming, which can be a problem if it is the summer. Of course, give your tattoo time to breathe, but it’s still a plus that it will often be protected due to the weather. This also gives you time to hide it in case you don’t like it. Whoops.
You might be considering a tattoo this time of year because you’re thinking about resolutions and rebranding yourself and I say go for it if you have thoroughly reflected on it. The new year is a time when we reflect on who we are and who we want to be and if who you want to be has a tattoo that makes you happy then great! Additionally, the new year is often a time when people stick to schedules to achieve resolutions, which is super important when keeping up with cleaning and moisturizing your tattoo (always follow your artist’s instructions, what I’m saying is very general).
If this is making you consider getting a tattoo more I must recommend you do your research! Find an artist who specializes in the style you’re interested in and investigate artists that your tattooed friends recommend. Think about if you will be happy with the design years down the line, and if not maybe consider another idea or possibly postpone your tattoo dreams. It is permanent and expensive, so take a bit of time to stew on it. Personally, if the design feels right for me at the moment, I think it still represents an important piece of myself and I don’t feel that I would regret my decision to get the design. So, I hope you live out your tattoo dreams (soon) if that is part of your current journey!