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

The focus of New Year's is almost always on the future — but Dutton explained why there's also value to reflecting on the past year.

"Spend some time reflecting on all the great things that happened last year. Write them down, even the small things that don't seem very important," she suggested. "When you start feeling anxious during the year and wondering if anything is going to go right, pull out your list. It will serve as a reminder that good things do happen — we just forget when we are stressed out."