As 2015 quickly comes to a close, and we prepare to welcome an exciting year ahead, many of us are scrambling to cross more items off our 2015 to-do list, and put even more on our 2016 list. We are looking for the next big thing next year, and we wonder what we can do to make ourselves a better version of us. Let’s stop instead and think about who we really are, and what we can do to more thoroughly discover ourselves. Here are three new year’s resolutions you should be making in 2016:

Take Time For Yourself

Taking care of yourself should be on top of your to-do list. The simple act of taking a “treat yo' self” break is something that is often overlooked in our culture these days. We are so focused on what needs to be done, what we have to do in order to succeed, that we miss out on many of the things we simply want to do. BuzzFeed put out a great video that focuses on taking time for self-care and asks millennials what they do to take care of themselves on a regular basis.

Spend Time In Nature

Step out of the concrete jungle or off campus and enjoy the natural beauty of the world around you. There is nothing like the wide expanse of the world to remind you just how small you really are. A bit of humility can go a long way, and nature is the best gentle reminder.

Notice The Little Things

Not every day will be rainbows and sunshine or really something special. But while every day may not be the greatest day, there are great things that happen every day. This year, resolve to notice and appreciate all the little things in each day. Your coffee is extra strong, your walk to class is extra bright, or someone new smiles at you in the hallway. Notice it. Appreciate it. Let it be something that matters to you.

Focus On What Really Matters

While landing the perfect internship this summer and making straight A’s all year are both wonderful goals, these kind of accomplishments aren’t what really define you as a person. Use this year for self-discovery. Are you someone who has only your achievements to fall back on? Or are you someone who has a selfless and loving heart, a wonderful support system when things just don’t go your way, an above-and-beyond work ethic, a forward-thinking mind, a considerate and compassionate soul -- these are all things that matter way more than what you scored on last week’s exam.

Instead of spending 2016 finding the perfect additions to your resume, spend this year finding yourself. Instead of setting in stone everything you want to achieve, only to fall short when life gets in the way, vow to try something new, meet someone new, or step out of your comfort zone to do what you have always wanted to but have always been too afraid to try. Trust me, these are the new year’s resolutions you really should be making.