A New Year, A New You:
Make 2012 a Year to Remember!

Celebrate new ways to renew your inner and outer beauty. From getting your creative juices flowing to getting rid of excess baggage, explore these 12 exciting tips to start the new year off with a bang!

1. Free Your Mind

Become an optimist: Think of the glass as half full rather than half empty. Release yourself forevermore from holding grudges—try the art of forgiveness. Free your mind, and then and open your heart to love.

2. Just Say "No"

Do you feel like you are too nice? Are you trying to take on more than you can handle? Start putting yourself first, and practice saying the word "no." It will give you more "me" time and enable you to earn respect without asking for it.

3. Get Healthy

Don't make working out just a New Year's resolution — make it a part of your life! Staying in shape and creating a weekly workout regimen will give your body renewed energy, more flexibility and the power to work to your fullest potential.

4. Don't Binge; Cleanse

Avoid unhealthy foods, and help detoxify your body by drinking vegetable juice or plenty of water. Cleansing your system doesn't mean starving yourself. It simply means getting rid of toxins that have built up in your body over time while maintaining the mind-set of doing your body good.

5. Face Your Fears

Whether you fear flying, learning to swim or being alone, you can overcome any obstacle this year. Create a list of fears you'd like to conquer by the end of the year. See how accomplishing a task that once seemed nearly impossible can help renew your spirit and passion for life.

6. Get Away

Refresh your mind by traveling to a new place. Whether you choose to visit a place nearby or far away, the beauty of other cities, cultures, attractions and traditions can clear your head, and help you get away from your troubles and start anew.

7. Glam It Up

What better way to kick off the new year than to give yourself a makeover from head to toe? From a new hairdo to a new mascara — create a style that complements your complexion and speaks volumes about your personality.

8. Challenge Yourself

Set goals for yourself. Know your limitations, but don't be afraid to challenge yourself to go the extra mile on the treadmill, burn the midnight oil on a project and clean when you don't want to. Get inspired to discover the little things that bring out the strong woman in you!

9. Set a Budget

Maybe your desire is to travel internationally, buy a home or go back to school. The new year is a perfect time to set some serious financial goals and start putting money away for your future. Set a realistic budget. Start by paying yourself, so your savings become as important as your bills.

10. Reward Yourself

Your life is what you make it. Whenever you accomplish a goal, reward yourself with tips that help you live, love and laugh more beautifully. Discover new ways to embrace your life this year with help from our feature, My Life, My Style.

11. Meet New People

Open yourself up to meeting new and exciting people wherever you go this year. Whether you're traveling or on a trip to the bookstore, grocery store or health-food store, pay close attention to your surroundings and don't be afraid to strike up conversations with strangers.

12. Exercise Your Talent

Get your creative juices flowing! Channel your energy by expressing yourself with a new hobby, joining an interest group or cultivating a talent. Create a list of activities you enjoy doing, and set aside time this year to do them.

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