11 New Year's Resolutions All Single People Can Relate To

Step one of embracing the single lifestyle in 2017 is undoubtedly getting over your ex. Whether you need to delete them from all your social media accounts or take a mental vow to not check their profiles, do whatever you have to do to keep them out of your head. There's no way you're going to take on any of your resolutions when pictures of your college ex and his new girlfriend keep popping up on your feed. Boy bye!

This is key for 2017. Stop wasting your time talking to weirdos on dating apps. Do your research and it will be worth it. We don't want to have to call Nev Schulman . . .

Get out of your comfort zone and find a new hobby that can lead you to meeting new people this year. Unfortunately, we can't expand our horizons from the comfort of the couch (although that would be nice). Join a co-ed softball team, join a new gym, volunteer, because not only are these activities fun, but you never know who you can meet on first base!

Let's face it, a lot of our friends are in relationships and as much as we love to hang out with them, we need to make more single friends who will encourage each another to go out more and try new things. And always being the solo single person with your coupled-up friends does get a little boring.

Going out to the same bars with the same crew does get a little boring. Not only is it predictable, but you already know everyone there. Get out of the neighborhood and switch up the places your going out to to meet new people with different backgrounds. Walk into the club like Tiffany "New York" Pollard entering Flavor of Love.

Keep that smile shining bright no matter how happy you are. Smiling makes you approachable and radiate energetic vibes of happiness. Not to mention, smiling works as a subtle pickup move without having to say a word.

Traveling alone will force you to meet new people from all over the world with so many unique stories to share. There's no better time to travel than when you're single with no kids to worry about and no all-inclusive breakfast buffets for your hungry family; it's all about you. You never know who you could meet!

Push yourself creatively, whether it's journaling or painting. It's great for your mental health and can help you tackle anxiety or stress. Who knows? You might discover a passion for writing poems by challenging yourself creatively every single day.

That's right, we are all way too blessed to be stressed. There is seriously nothing wrong with being single and we (and our grandparents) need to stop putting so much pressure on ourselves to find someone. Be in a relationship with yourself. Fall in love with yourself and just do you.

Taking good care of your skin, eating well, and working out will help you feel incredible in all aspects of your life. Your confidence will shoot through the roof, because we should all feel ourselves the way Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj do.

Talk to that cute guy at the bar. Have that second slice of pizza. Say yes to getting set up on blind dates. This is the time to worry about you, and only you, so go for your goals because your potential is limitless.