New year, new you? New Years is the certainly the perfect time for simplifying and even amplifying your current state. However, there have been many brave souls lost in this great endeavor. From dejunking a closet to remodeling your outlook on life, it takes one slip up to shatter even the strongest of New Years' resolutions. When it comes to New Years' goals there certainly isn't a right answer- it is simply about what makes you feel happy and healthy, but while there may not be a right answer, we all know from past failed attempts that there are definitely some wrong answers. Using some of my own New Year's resolution fiascoes as a guide, I hope this article will provide advice (and maybe a few laughs) for even the toughest of resolutions.

Regardless of your social media platform of choice, don't forget the little people on your epic quest for more likes and followers- meaning, don't be that person who only looks at their face when posting a group photo. DO NOT, under any circumstances, only edit or enhance your face and body- this is what ends friendships people. We've all seen these people before; their faces are all made up to look like Gigi Hadid while they leave us with a face, not even Shrek could love. I don't care if your eyeliner is on fleek or that booty is poppin' if your photo partner so much as has one hair in her mouth or one dangling boogie you need to put the phone down.

2. Britney Spears 2007

There is nothing like a new do to set the tone for personal change and development in the new year. However, if the shears find themselves in the wrong hands it can turn any trendy bob into Pedro from Napoleon Dynomite. Always remember: when a hairdresser says an inch- they mean two, and most importantly: perms- don't do them... EVER.

3. The Best Dressed Couch Potato

I think it's fair to say that the majority of us promise ourselves that we will get in shape at least once a year. But, as many of us have come to find, this New Year's resolution gives a whole new meaning to the word "planning." I mean seriously who knew there were so many steps to getting in shape. First, there is finding the perfect gym (and by perfect, I obviously mean one that has a hot tub, steam room, and at least one snack bar.) Next, comes the outfits- dress nice feel nice right? Followed by an abundance of online searching for the perfect workout plan. However, by the time we have made it through these obstacles, we find ourselves completely and thoroughly exhausted and in desperate need of Mc. Donalds. Getting in shape is a great, healthy way to start off the new year- just set realistic expectations and make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew (unless you're literally eating because food is good.)

4. Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something I Gave Away A Month Ago?

This next one is one that some people may not be able to relate to, but if you are my people and shop regularly at antique or thrift stores you already know what I'm about to say. Ah, New Years- the day we all lie to ourselves and promise that "this will be the year we dejunk and simplify our lives." HA. This noble, but ultimately hopeless fight starts with trash bags. Lots and lots of trash bags. Followed by a few trips to the donation box of our local (and favorite) second-hand store. A few weeks go by and we find ourselves doing pretty well. We lie to ourselves and say that we haven't even thought about shopping, the sound of the bell that dings behind you as you fling the door open, or your favorite cart with the broken wheel that's held together with a rubberband, ducktape and something that grossly resembles chewed gum. But, before a month even goes by you find yourself making excuses to get close to the store; you drive the long way home just to see it's yellowed sign and the happy shoppers in the window. You envy them. You wish to be them, you would give anything to get those sales. And then, it happens- you stop to throw your garbage away in the trashcan outside of the store and in the distance you hear the faint sound of the bell as a happy customer leaves the store with bags full of half-priced goodies- the rest... is a blur. Suddenly you find yourself inside with arms full of savings. You make your way to the cash register- happy as you've been in... well a month- and then you see it. The woman in front of you is checking out with the lamp, slippers and vase you brought in just a few weeks before. It's then that you realize you have fallen into the trap yet again- "next year," you whisper to yourself as you make your way up in line, "next year."

5. Double Dipper

This Double Dipper is not the person we have all come to know, love and not let near the salsa- oh no, this person is a new hybrid of its ancient ancestor the chip dipper. This person has found a way to bring the idea of "double dipping" into daily life and social media- this new form maybe the most awful plague to hit our generation yet! This is the epidemic of people who send the same snapchat to you as they put on their story. We all have encountered a situation like this before, and it always seems to strike the people we know the best. One minute everything is fine, and the next you get a snap from your best high school friend- you respond, unknowing of the trap you have just fallen in. Moments later, your confidence and friendship is shattered as you see THE snap, the very same one you had just received, ticking away on your friend's story. This personality flaw has torn apart friendships and even worst, ended snap streaks. Many innocent souls have fallen victim to this blatant form of disrespect. If you take one thing from this article- please don't be this person.