It's almost time folks. Get you eye rolls ready and prepare for all of the "New Year. New Me." Instagram posts. While that is all well and good, and I agree wholeheartedly that 2017 needs to be drastically different than 2016, we need to get real about this phrase. Sticking to one thing for one complete year... 12 months... 365 days is a difficult task. Here are some tips and tricks to make the best resolutions.

1. Meditate.

The best thing about this resolution is it is solely about you. You're not meditating for anyone but yourself and it doesn't take long at all. The amount of time you spend meditating depends on the person who is doing it. Just sit in a room and be completely silent. Let you become one with yourself.

2. Learn a new thing every day.

This can be literally anything. Download a "Word of the Day" app and then find a way to work it into the conversation. Subscribe to CNN News updates. You get breaking news in everything from politics to weather to entertainment.

3. Read more books.

Pick out a book... better yet, make someone else pick out a book for you. Then, every night read one chapter at least. Not only will you be able to get back into the swing of reading, but you'll also get some really rad dreams if you read right before you go to bed.

4. Appreciate.

We've heard it all before. But now it's time to hunker down and start meaning it. Studies show that those who are more appreciative of the little things are happier people in general. And after the highway to hell 2016 took, 2017 could use something happier.

5. Focus on RelationshipsNot just about you and your significant other. In 2017, take some time to tell the people in your life you love them. Go ahead and reconnect with your old best friend from elementary school. Take a mommy/daddy/granny day to spend some time with some loved ones.

Now go out and make it a good year. May the odds ever be in your favor.