Hopefully, you had lots of ups in 2022. And, if you had some downs, we're glad the year is over so you can move on to bigger and better things in 2023. As you say goodbye to 2022 — whether it was lovely, awful, or a mixture of both — you should take time to celebrate the wins. A big one? No matter how it played out, you survived! With that in mind, take a moment to consider how you want to ring in the new year. There are obvious things to do on New Year's Eve, like going to a New Year's party, watching the ball drop on TV, or enjoying a delicious dinner with loved ones. What we hope you don't do, is pretend like it's just an ordinary day.

1. SET MINI RESOLUTIONS FOR THE COMING YEAR.

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Take some time on New Year's Eve to jot down small tweaks you can make to your routine (let these easy resolution ideas inspire you) that will have a big impact on your life. Bite-size goals will be much easier to keep than the sweeping ones you may have made in years past. Hear that: This year you're starting with achievable wins, not impossible-to-keep promises!

2. WALK AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH A SUITCASE.

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In some Latin American cultures, it's a tradition to walk around the block with an empty suitcase on New Year's Eve to manifest travel and adventure in the year ahead! Alternatively, you can walk in and out of your front door a number of times while rolling one to symbolize how often you want to travel or place it in the middle of a room for anyone to run around.

3. FIND THE LESSONS IN 2022.

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Take stock of what challenges you faced this year. What did they teach you about yourself, your loved ones, or your community? Consider how what you've learned might help you in the future. Also, take time to reflect on which ideas, habits, and relationships held you back this year. Ask yourself how you can begin to lessen their presence in your daily life or let them go entirely.

4. TAKE A VIRTUAL CLASS TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW.

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With a little inventiveness, you can still learn a lot in the last few hours of the year. Take a gnocchi- or paella-making class. Support your local yoga studio by virtually meeting with friends for sun salutations. You can even take a cocktail-making class and whip up some celebratory holiday drinks.

5. MANIFEST YOUR GOALS.

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Taking time on New Year's Eve to truly meditate and reflect on the year ahead is an excellent way to head into the new year with a focused, clear mindset. Try breaking your goals down by quarter, month, or even by week; you'll be surprised how much a little planning can help you grow your business, plan your dream vacation, or finish that book you've always wanted to write.

6. HAN EARLY, OUTDOOR CELEBRATION.

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Whether COVID is slowing down or ramping up, spending time outdoors does wonders for your psyche. Make plans to meet friends at a nearby park or go for a nice walk with a loved one.