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5. Published: Dec 30, 2015 9:10 AM EST.

These are the top five New Year’s resolutions from 2015. Have you made any for 2017 yet?

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Published: Dec 30, 2015 9:10 AM EST.

In a world that seems to constantly be telling us to do more, be more and give more, give yourself permission to simply be who you already are come January 1.

Just because the date will change and a new year will be upon us does not mean you have to set lofty goals, make huge self-improvement changes, or overhaul your eating, drinking, sleeping, and running habits.

This year, instead of making a resolution, take a step back and really think about your achievements. Could you maybe take away a few responsibilities, expectations, and beliefs? Perhaps you already are who you want to be for 2017.

Let’s find out.

Reflect
Make an appointment with yourself to sit down, with a singular focus of reflection on the past year. In your mind’s eye, start with January and work your way to the present. Take note of any accomplishment, large or small, and either write it down or just let it linger. Soak it all in. This is your life, after all.

Review
Now that your past accomplishments, or lack thereof, are fresh in your mind, take stock of what made you truly happy and what just seemed like a commitment you had to make or keep.

Who did you make changes for? Was it fun? Did it improve your life or the lives of those around you? Did it make you proud? Would you do it again?

Revise
Far too often we set goals for someone other then ourselves or because we think we should. When you arrive at a place where you can say “I get to do this,” and not “I have to do this,” you know it’s something worthwhile.

Think about how you felt for the majority of the year. What is the one word you would choose to describe it? “Over” words are generally red flags, as in overwhelmed, overcommitted or over it.

The new year should not only be about new commitments or additions to your life but subtractions as well.

Remove
Instead of adding yet another lofty goal or resolution, consider taking something away. Remove what's not working, what's forced, or what's simply not a necessity.

This year, “remove” can be your resolution.

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