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Best life resolutions for 2015

In need of great New Year's resolutions? Try these inspirational quotes.
By Penny Travers
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Be grateful

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Appreciate what you have.

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2

A new voice

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Figure out who you want to be this year.

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3

Write a new story

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The new year is full of surprises.

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Love the journey

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It's the journey that matters, not the destination.

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5

Enjoy life

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Appreciate the simple things in life.

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Dream big

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Never be afraid to create a new dream.

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7

Do something new

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Learn to let go and take risks.

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8

Be different

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Trying to be like everyone else isn't the key to happiness. 

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9

Act now

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You don't always need a reason to make a change.

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10

Be kind

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Treat others like you'd like to be treated yourself.

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Be positive

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There's always time to make things right.

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Accept your mistakes

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Accept your faults and mistakes and you're halfway there.

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13

Be selfish

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Do the things that make you happy.

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Don't be afraid

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Half the battle is believing in your dreams.

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Be patient

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Don't beat yourself up if your goals take a little while to achieve.

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