Tradition dictates that every 365 days, we should try to kick bad habits and start anew. But iVillagers didn't wait until the new year to take those steps toward real change. Read on to hear about the changes they've made this year—from the biggest to the mighty-mousiest—and share your own. Your inspiring stories may just help kick-start positive change in others' lives.


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