Do These 7 Things on Jan. 1 to Ease Your Anxiety For the Rest of the Year

Amanda Dutton, MS, LPC, of Healthy Life Counseling, recommended staying away from the common tradition of making New Year's resolutions. Studies have shown that 80 percent of resolutions fail by February, and Dutton said the practice can increase anxiety.

"Don't set resolutions. Resolutions are meant to be done perfectly from day one, and most of us give up after a few days," Dutton told POPSUGAR. "If you have anxiety, trying to get your resolution just right will really stress you out."