Everyone loves making New Year's Resolutions, but sometimes we can get upset if we fail to succeed in accomplishing our goals for the new year. Instead of pushing yourself to follow harsh rules and standards for the new year, focus on more basic and healthy resolutions!

1. Quitting Bad Habits

Whether it be as simple as not biting your nails or something more complex such as quitting smoking, try to leave your bad habits in the previous year! You'll feel so good when you can say you used to do that.

2. Spending Less Time On Your Phone

I know, it's hard for us millennials to not Snapchat everything we're doing. But please try to just put your phone down when eating dinner or having a conversation. Instagram isn't going anywhere.

3. Staying Active

This is probably the most common New Year's resolution. Instead of getting mad at yourself for eating that donut or becoming obsessed with the number on your scale, simply take your dog for a walk or shovel some snow. This is exercise, too!

4. Appreciate The Little Things

Be grateful for all that you have! Sure, there may be people who have more than you but think about all the people who don't even have family or a place to live. Tell your loved ones how much you love them and think about how lucky you are to just be living.

5. Drink More Water

A nice, ice cold glass of water is simply amazing. Drink more water to stay hydrated, it even helps your skin stay clear and is obviously way healthier to drink than soda or alcohol! Water is the ultimate thirst-quencher.

6. Go To Bed Early

Everyone needs more sleep in their life. Even if you aren't tired yet, try getting into bed earlier than usual just so you can relax. I guarantee you'll fall asleep sooner than you think. Having a good night's sleep is such an important thing so you can feel happy and energized to take on the day!

7. Focusing On Your Goals

Stop comparing yourself to others and just focus on doing your own thing. I promise if you stop caring about what others think of you, you'll be so much happier. Write down a list of all your short-term and long-term goals and you'll feel amazing when you get to check them off.

8. Be Happy!

Start smiling! Don't be afraid to laugh just because you think you'll look silly, laughter and happiness are contagious and you will feel amazing making others laugh and smile. Enjoy your life and make others happy as well!