72 Ultimate Best List of New Year’s Resolutions for 2023

Are you looking for a list of new year’s resolutions ideas and goals? Well, look no further because here is the 72 ultimate best list of new year’s resolutions for 2023. And don’t forget to download a free new year goals template below, exclusively just for you.

What are new year’s resolutions?

New year’s resolutions are specific goals that you set for yourself to accomplish by the end of the year. These goals are set to help you grow and become a better person in every aspect of your life.

A list of new year’s resolution goals can include:

1. Career/business goals
2. Personal goals
3. Financial goals
4. Spiritual & emotional goals
5. Mindset goals

And many more.

If you’re wondering what are the best ways to set realistic goals that you can actually achieve, read my related blog post here.

Anyway, here is the best of the best new year’s resolutions ideas to add to your list.

List of New Year’s Resolutions for 2023

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1. Set your goals for the year

The first and most important thing you can add to your new year’s resolutions list is setting SMART goals that you can actually accomplish. Whatever your goals are, write them down and revisit at periodically throughout the year.

Here is my blog post on how to set goals for yourself that you can actually achieve.

2. Create a more balanced life to avoid burnout

This new year, make it a resolution to find a perfect work-to-life balance. I think it is absolutely necessary to remind yourself that overworking is not an achievement.

So, make it a point to reclaim your life, to do things outside of work that matter the most to you.

If you’re wondering how to recover from burnout, find the 8 most effective tips here.

3. Create a budget

I am so sure, creating a monthly budget is always the first resolution you swear by every new year. LOL! me too.

Well, it is a great idea to be accountable and take care of your finances every month if you want to achieve financial freedom and stability.

So, yes, take out your budget book, spreadsheets, or apps and start creating a budget for the new year.

Here are 5 easy budgeting tips to become a financially savvy woman.

4. Read a book a month

Whether you like fictional or self-help books, make it a new year’s resolution to read or listen to an audiobook every month. You could also start or join a book club to keep yourself accountable.

Reading a book every month improves you in so many ways such as giving you inspiration, guidance, new ideas, and knowledge.

So, create a reading list of book ideas this year.

Is it just me, or do you also feel that reading books are so tranquil, especially with a nice cozy and chill setup?

5. Start a new hobby

Sometimes it is nice to get out of your normal routine and do something that you genuinely enjoy and that gives you passion, purpose, and fulfillment in life.

Well, this is the year to finally fulfill a resolution by starting an awesome hobby. You never know where it may take you. So, find yourself a good list of hobbies and narrow down one or two.

6. Make at least one new friend

The goal to make a new friend this year is mostly a resolution for introverts. I know making friends as an adult is super difficult.

If you find it difficult to be social, have toxic friendships, or just enjoy your alone time too much, make it a point to find someone genuine to add to your life.

This is because you need people in your life. You can’t just roll alone because life gets tough.

So, take your time to meet up with new people and find just one genuine friend to add to your list by the end of the year.

7. Eat Healthier

Dieting to lose weight is such a cliche, right? Everyone makes it their new year’s resolution to do a no-carb diet, no fats, salad only, etc. Just to quit in a couple of weeks and feel miserable about themselves.

I think it is beneficial to be real with yourself, about what lifestyle changes you could make to be healthier. It’s definitely wise to start by making small changes such as:

• Lowering your daily sugar intake
• Eating out once or twice a month
• Cooking your meals.
• Eating more veggies and fruits

So, write down, small lifestyle changes you could make, to eat healthier.

8. Become more organized

Make it a point to become more organized this year. Being organized helps with creating an ambiance, productivity, reducing stress, and cleanliness for general health.

For example, you should:

• Clean out your closet and donate clothes you never wear.
• Deep clean your keyboard, sanitize, and organize your office.
• Organize your photos.
• Create a weekly cleaning schedule and tidy up every day.
• Clean and stay on top of your inbox.
• Get your documents in order.

9. Simplify life

If you are tired of living in a fast-paced world, this new year you should definitely consider simplifying and decluttering every aspect of your life.

Add to your new year’s resolution list a reminder to live slowly, consume less, and enjoy the little things in life, such as spending time with nature.

If you are wondering how to simplify your life, you can read this blog post here.

10. Save money

It is so important to create monthly savings goals and resolutions for yourself at the beginning of the new year.

So, challenge yourself to either religiously save a set amount of money every paycheck or complete one money-saving challenge.

11. Create a calendar for self-care days

Taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually should be your priority this new year. Creating a personal self-care routine is one of the best things you can do for your general health and well-being.

So, as a new year’s resolution, take the time to create a daily or monthly self-care routine schedule. Such as developing a skincare routine, getting your hair done, journaling, meditation, sleeping in, etc.

You can read here, how to create the best personal self-care routine.

12. Share your talents and gifts with the world

If you have special talents and gifts that you have been hiding, this is the year to be bold and share them with the whole world.

God gave you your talents and gifts for a reason, and you never know where they may take you. So, don’t sit on yourself this year. Get out there and just do it on social media, youtube, at church, etc.

13. Step outside your comfort zone

If you have been sitting comfortably inside your bubble, it’s time to get out of your comfort zone. Well, as a resolution, push yourself to do more in your life this new year.

Just look into your life, to see how you can either get to the next level or go for it. Despite the challenges you may go through, just face them till you make it.

14. Workout

One thing that you must add to your new year’s resolution list is a realistic workout schedule. This is the year to pay attention to your physical health by being active, trying new workouts, and getting in shape.

Even if it’s as simple as practicing intentional breathing, or spending more time outside walking.

Relate Blog: Easy fitness goals to help you see amazing results

15. Learn something new for your career or business (take a course)

Gaining knowledge and being on top of what’s going on in the world is one of the most important skills you can ever have. Never stop learning in life, or else you will fall behind.

So, as a new year’s resolution, you should try learning something new that will help either your business or your career. Or even learning a skill to become more socially engaging such as topics in music, art, or culture.

16. Invest money

This new year you should start investing your money to grow your income portfolio. Investing is one of the best money moves you can make. Take the time to learn how and where to invest money.

Also, never be embarrassed if you’re not knowledgeable about investing. It’s all about education, and trial and error. You could also get a financial advisor to help.

17. Check in with yourself

Checking in with yourself is another form of self-care. This new year’s resolution, be intentional with taking the time to periodically see where you are at emotionally, financially, career-wise, mentally, etc.

Without any bias, for example, you can learn how to appreciate your accomplishments, control your emotions, reduce stress, be happier, be polite, etc.

18. Find a community to connect with

This new year you should find a community of similar drive or hobbies, to connect with. You will find that life is a lot happier if you hang around people who have similar interests as you.

For example, if you are a blogger, meet with a few other bloggers for brunch once a month. Or if you’re a photographer, find an online community to connect with. Or if you’re into personal growth, start a book club of like-minded pals.

This way you will be able to connect and learn from one another on how you can grow.

19. Set boundaries

The year of allowing people to overstep has passed you by. This new year, be intentional about setting clear boundaries with friends, family, and work.

And most definitely learn to say no, ditch what doesn’t serve you, and speak up when disrespected.

Some great boundaries include:

• Turning off your phone one night a week.
• Going a whole day without checking your email on your off days/ vacation.
• Saying no to events that don’t bring you joy or can’t afford

20. Give back

To become a better person in life, it is always a good thing to give back to your community. Make it a resolution to give back at least once this new year. Giving doesn’t have to be necessarily money but it can also be time or effort.

For example, you can:

• Send handwritten letters to the children’s hospital
• Volunteer for a cause
• Do a little act of kindness weekly such as bringing candies to work
• Give one compliment a day
• Pay it Forward by sharing what you have learned
• Cultivate Compassion towards people around you

21. Get rid of a toxic trait

As a goal to become the best version of yourself in the new year, you should most definitely work on getting rid of a toxic trait.

Everyone definitely has a toxic trait or two that they need to work on or improve. Just know that change doesn’t happen overnight, but it is possible.

22. Start a side hustle/business

This new year, make it a resolution to expand your stream of income by starting a side hustle or business. Yes, I know it is scary to just go for it. But just start.

One day at a time make your dream into reality this year. You can most definitely start by setting aside one hour a day to work on your side hustle and write a business plan.

23. Pay off your debt

As much as it is easier said than done, dedicate this new year and make a resolution to pay off all your debt such as student loans, car payments, mortgage, credit cards, etc.

And also try not to get into any more debt.

Here is how to pay off your student debt in 6 months.

24. Listen to podcasts

Podcasts are one of the best ways to find life or business advice from real people or genuine comedy and storytelling. I just love how podcasts are so personalized and how you can listen to a topic for about just anything.

So, to improve one aspect of your life set a new years resolution to create a list of top podcasts.

And most certainly podcasts are not time-consuming because you can multipurpose while listening. For example, you can listen on your way to work, at work, while showering, walking, etc.

Here is a list of my top 30 podcasts for women in business.

25. Perfect your skills

For new year’s resolution ideas, you should take the time to perfect one skill you are good at or learn a totally new skill.

Most certainly you can do self-education by learning for free using youtube, google, and podcasts. Or you can pay for a course or an education. Whatever platform it is, perfect your skills to stand out from the crowd.

26. Make time for family and friends

The days of ignoring friends and family the whole year are over. We all know that to be a well-rounded individual, you have to make time for the people around you.

Not saying that you should accommodate everyone in your life. But spend more time with people that matter. For example, you can take time to do little things like Call mom/siblings/grandparents more or connect with old friends.

27. Automate and delegate tasks

As a new years resolution, you should consider automating or delegating tasks that don’t require you directly to complete.

For example, you can:

• Start paying bills automatically.
• Get a Roomba robot to clean your house.
• Use social media apps to automatically post your pictures on Instagram and Pinterest.
• Bulk meal prep instead of cooking every day.

28. Seek a promotion

The days of waiting for a miracle promotion to happen are over. If you want to be successful in your career, you have to be a go-getter. If you are comfortable with your company, start seeking ways you can grow within it.

And if you’re dissatisfied with your company, find ways you can elevate your career with a different company.

All in all, add to your new year’s resolution list to seek promotion and earn more money.

29. Spend less money

In order to better yourself financially, you should have a new years resolution to spend less money on material things and save more for a meaningful lifestyle.

For example to save money you can:

• Make coffee at home more often
• Get rid of underutilized subscriptions
• Complete a no-spend month
• Don’t buy things you don’t need.

30. Become more confident

Confidence is one of the traits that set you apart in this world. And it is brutal out here. You have to learn to believe in yourself no matter what and have thick skin to survive.

So, as a new year’s resolution, you should add to your list to learn how to be confident with yourself and your body.

Read also 16 life-transforming tips on how to be a confident woman.

31. Find ways to monetize your hobby

If you have a hobby that you are really good at, find ways to make money from it.

As a new year’s resolution create specific strategies for how you can make money doing what you love. For example, as a blogger, you can monetize your website through:

• Ads
• Affiliate marketing
• Influencer marketing
• Creating digital courses
• Selling a product

32. Plan your vacation for the year

At the beginning of the new year, make it a resolution to plan your vacation fully. Think about where you’d like to visit, how much money are you willing to spend, how much money you will be spending, etc.

And then, also make sure to take vacation days from work ahead of time. It really doesn’t matter if you’re going to do a staycation at home or travel on a small budget. Just prioritize rest.

33. Drink more water

Drinking water is one of the easiest New Year’s resolutions to add to your list. Get yourself a water bottle and give yourself water intake goals to be healthier in life.

34. Be okay with being alone

You will know that you’re fully grown as an individual when you become okay with being alone and spending time with yourself. It’s not as scary as you may think. I promise.

This new year’s resolution, you should face your fears and insecurities of being on your own. In fact, you should set goals such as:

• Go out to restaurants alone once in a while
• Live by yourself, buy your own groceries, pay your own bills
• Move to that state you have been wanting
• Travel solo

Here are tips on how to be insanely happy by yourself and love it.

35. Change unfulfilling careers

If not now then when? This new year’s resolution, you should ditch everything that brings you depression, anxiety, and stress. And yes, that includes being in an unfulfilling career.

I mean don’t quit your job tomorrow without any plans, but set your goals to be in your dream career. Life is too short to be in unfulfilling lifestyles.

36. Make a vision board

This is a fun new years resolution idea. Sometimes new years goals can limit you with setting short-term goals.

However, by creating a vision board, you are able to see a full picture of what you really really want in the long term.

So, take the time at the beginning of this new year to make a vision board. Envision your wildest dreams of what will make you content in life in the long run.

Read also 120 powerful self reflection questions for powerful growth.

37. Practice good hygiene

I am sure most people practice generally good hygiene, but this new year, pay attention to the nitty-gritty.

You can most definitely add to your health and wellness new years resolution board to:

• Floss everyday
• Regularly sanitize your personal belongings such as your phone
• Clean out your car
• Be aware of your products
• Sanitizing your workstation and shared spaces
• Using clean towels and sheets

38. Create a productive daily schedule

If you ask me which is the most essential new year’s resolution to add to your list, I will hand down tell you to create a daily productivity schedule.

Related Blog: How to create a daily routine schedule to be a better you

Finding ways to be productive and managing your time well will reduce anxiety, and make your day-to-day life a whole lot more efficient.

To be productive you can:

• Use planner
• Create a daily to-do list
• Take frequent breaks to avoid burnout
• Practice the do it now rule by counting 5 seconds backward
• Stop multitasking
• Avoid procrastinating

If you’re also wondering how to be more productive, you can learn all about it here.

39. Do a 30-day challenge

As a new year’s resolution, create a list of health and fitness 30-day challenges. 30-day challenges are fun and help you meet short-term healthy goals for yourself.

Find communities that hype you up to participate and complete your challenges.

Here is a free 30-day skipping challenge that I swear by.

40. Let go of toxic relationships

Please do not carry old baggage to the new year. As a new year’s resolution, create a list of good relationships and toxic relationships in your life. Take the good and leave the bad that can’t be mended.

Here are ways you can let go of toxic relationships that drain the heck out of you:

• Avoid people who complain a lot
• Stop spending too much time gossiping
• Create boundaries
• Report abusive behaviors
• Don’t spend time with bad crowds.
• Control and bring more peace into your life

41. Invest in your sleep

Rest is so important and as a new year’s resolution, you should put your sleep first by creating healthy habits.

• Create a sleep schedule and stick to it
• Try going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time
• Invest in a nice bed, mattress, sheets, blankets, and pillows
• Create a cozy room
• Leave your phone in another room for better sleep
• Use an alarm clock.

42. Adopt a positive and abundant mindset

As a new year’s resolution, try to maintain a positive and abundant mindset every day. Even if you’re experiencing challenges, you have to keep moving forward.

So, prepare yourself to have armor to protect your mindest regardless of any negativity.

For example:

• Create a list of positive affirmations and quotes. 101 Positive Affirmations for Motivation & Confidence Boost
• Listen to motivational speakers and preachers
• Read self-help books
• Establish boundaries
• Do a social media detox
• Get a therapist, life coach, or mentor.
• Practice patience

43. Do a social media detox and break up with your phone

If you are kind of addicted to social media and your phone, make it your new year’s resolution to do a social media detox.

You can most definitely do anything that helps you find a better balance between being on your phone and being present in the moment with your loved ones.

For social media detox, you can do little things like:

• Delete unused apps on your phone
• Put your phone away an hour before bed
• Be kind on social media
• Travel somewhere or eat out without posting about it on social media
• Take a day off social media a week

Here is the Miracle Of Social Media Detox You Have To Experience.

44. Create a morning and night routine

As a new year’s resolution, you should create a list of things to do to have a consistent morning and night routine. Creating routines is beneficial in helping you control anxiety, and being intentionally healthy, and productive.

Here are my morning routine tips to help you accomplish insanely more.

45. Set spiritual goals

This new year’s resolution, you should set spiritual goals such as:

• Attending church regularly
• Praying & meditating
• Reading the Bible
• Listening to worship music
• Joining bible study groups
• Attending conferences

46. Accept change

I know change is hard, but as a new year’s resolution, you should try being receptive to change. You never know what’s on the other end of taking a leap of faith. It could be good things in store for you.

Whether it is relocating to a different state/country or changing careers, just take that leap of faith to have new beginnings.

47. Adopt a pet

If you are a pet lover, this can be your most adorable new year’s resolution to add to your list. Prepare yourself to bring a pet home to love and take care of.

Or if you already have one pet, you can most definitely add another one to the family.

48. Learn to cook one meal

If you are not the best cook or don’t like to cook, you can make it your new years resolution to learn how to cook one meal well.

Don’t put pressure on yourself to be the chief chef in all meals, but specialize in one.

Think of this as your one known meal to bring to events such as potlucks, birthdays, holidays, etc,

49. Start a journal

Journaling is one of the best ways to manifest the best version of yourself and track progress in life. So as a new year’s resolution, add it to your list to start journaling and expressing your thoughts through writing.

It can be as simple as keeping a simple notepad next to your bed for ideas that come to you at night.

For journaling you can start with the:

• Gratitude Journal
• Prayer journal (here’s how to start a prayer journal)
• Idea journal

50. Let go of grudges and move on

Approaching the new year, this is the time to let go of grudges and move on. If you have people in your life who disappointed you in some sort of way, try to forgive and move on.

That doesn’t necessarily mean having them back in your life, but try to move on.

51. Become a plant mama

Another really good new year’s resolution to add to your list is becoming a plant mama. Get yourself some house plants during spring and try your best to take care of them.

Having more plants in your house is not only aesthetically pleasing but also helps you with being disciplined and learning how to take care of things.

52. Be more self-reliant and responsible

Along with learning how to be alone, you also have to learn the basic skills to be on your own. Basically, the skills that help you be more self-reliant and responsible in life.

So, definitely add these basic skills to your new year’s resolution list:

• Put a kit of essentials in your car
• Put together an emergency kit
• Learn How to Defend Yourself
• Be Decisive
• Learn how to change a tire
• Start an emergency fund savings

53. Be environmentally mindful

As a new years resolution idea, you should take the necessary steps to be environmentally mindful. The change starts with you.

You can do little things like

• Prioritize eco-friendly choices
• Buy less plastic
• Avoid buying disposable products
• Recycle
• Don’t use plastic bags in stores
• Buy only what you’ll use and donate things you don’t need
• Buy second hand
• Avoid fast fashion

54. Overcome challenges

Have you been experiencing some sort of struggle and obstacle? Whatever is going on, make it a new year’s resolution to overcome those challenges.

Yes, it might not happen overnight, but you can make a conscious decision to defeat your problems. I believe in you.

Here are the 9 best tips to help you with overcoming challenges in life.

55. Make your bed every morning

It is the little things you do in the morning, that help you with being productive during the day. As a new year’s resolution to add to your list, start making your bed every day immediately when you wake up.

This simple act makes you more organized and feels like you have your life together.

56. Listen more

Sometimes in life, we make it more about ME! ME! ME! that we forget what others are trying to tell us. I urge you to make it a new years resolution to listen more to the people around you.

Open your eyes to see what’s going on and your ears to listen to what someone is trying to tell you.

Just by listening and referring people to the resources that could help them get better, you might be saving a life.

57. Remember important dates

As a new years resolution, take the time to create a list of important dates in your life. If it’s your best friend’s birthday, your hubby’s promotion day, or your kid’s end-of-the-year performance, just make sure you remember it.

To maintain relationships, it’s just the little things and effort that count—even remembering someone’s special day and writing them a text.

58. Become more romantic

Take the time to learn your significant other’s love language and give them some love & surprises throughout the year.

The five love languages are:

• Acts of service
• Quality time
• Receiving gifts
• Words of affirmation
• Physical touch

Add it to your list of new year’s resolutions to surprise your significant other with their love language.

59. Care for a cause

As a new year’s resolution, look for an opportunity to participate in a cause that you truly care for.

Remember, just because you’re from a certain race or community, it doesn’t make you a spokesperson for what’s going on. So don’t feel the pressure to participate in every cause and cancel culture. Your mental health is way important.

But, look for a cause that you’re really passionate about and help spread awareness to communities or social media.

60. Make appointments for health check-ups

This new year, make it a resolution to take care of your general health.

At the beginning of the year, schedule an appointment for an annual health checkup, see the gynecologist, a semi-annual oral checkup at the dentist, and a therapist.

61. Find your signature style

If you don’t know your style or are not confident in what you wear, make it a new years resolution to find your signature look.

A signature look is an outfit that looks best on you, they’re comfortable to wear, and you feel confident with.

When you also learn how to dress with style, you get a confidence boost because you know you look good and feel good.

So, try a new look, follow fashionistas on Pinterest, LTK, and Instagram, watch clothing hauls on youtube, etc.

You can also follow me on LTK for style inspirations here.

Here is a related blog on how to be confident with your body

62. Quit apologizing

Apologizing for no reason is a habit that catches a lot of people off guard. It’s like the entire universe was taught to say they’re sorry for every little thing.

Well, if it’s your fault, then apologize.

But here are things you should never apologize for:

• Setting boundaries
• Saying no to things you can’t attend or tolerate
• Speaking up for yourself
• Not having kids
• Not being married by a certain age

63. Watch fewer tv shows

As a new year’s resolution idea, you can add watching less tv to your list. If you are too much into tv shows that you can’t do anything else besides work and tv, then you need to find something else to do instead.

If you dream about resolving problems from your tv shows, then you to reduce consumption.

Instead of watching tv shows, you can:

• Listen to music
• Watch a documentary
• Socialize with people
• Work on a side hustle
• Learn a new skill

64. Be spontaneous at least once

As a new year’s resolution, you can add to your bucket list to do something spontaneous at least once.

Most times people are really too strict with their routines, goals, and productivity that they forget to have fun. Which, usually leads to burnout.

So, here and there try to go with the flow or try something new.

65. Learn a new language

Learning a new language not only comes in handy during your trip to Cancun, Paris, or Zanzibar but also is beneficial in helping you maintain a sharp memory.

So, download free apps like Duolingo or take classes to learn a new language this new year.

66. Accept help and support

There are so many reasons why you might not feel comfortable asking for help when you need it. I don’t blame you. But, you have to realize, that you cannot bear hardships alone.

Just be cautious of who you are asking for help. There are people with honestly good intentions and are ready to offer help. As a new year’s resolution, accept the support and let good people in.

And also, if you are struggling don’t be embarrassed to go to therapy in order to overcome your obstacles.

67. Love yourself unconditionally

If you have low self-esteem, as a new year’s resolution, you should learn how to love yourself unconditionally.

There is only one you in this whole world and you are truly special. And most of all, there is a reason why God brought you here, the way you are.

So, to practice loving yourself you should:

• Talk to yourself with kindness
• Accept compliments
• Practice self-care

68. Stop being late

I had to put this new year’s resolution to the list mostly for me. But, hey it’s not about me here.

So, if you’re late to everything like me, learn how to be early.

Being early to events is important because it shows respect for people’s time, being responsible, and building trust.

69. Create a music playlist

As a new year’s resolution, you should go through your music library and organize all your songs into different playlists for all your moods.

And also, add new music to your playlists.

70. Do a 6-month level-up challenge to reinvent yourself

As a new year’s resolution idea, do a 6-month leveling-up challenge to reinvent yourself. This process allows you to set realistic goals to improve one aspect of your life in 6 months.

For example, if you are in dire need of a career change, 6 months gives you a reasonable timeline to intentionally gain a new skill, freshen up your resume, and job hunt without the pressure. Instead of quitting your job without a plan.

Read also 10 best tips on how to reinvent yourself to reach your fullest potential

71. Get something nice for yourself & fully pay for it

For this new year, try to put yourself first. Go ahead and save up to get something really nice for yourself that you have been wanting.

Appreciate the finer things in life and know that with hard work, you deserve it.

So, whatever it is, pay for it fully. For example, you can get yourself fine jewelry, a designer handbag, high-end leather boots, a trip, a car, etc.

72. Be more grateful in life

Lastly, it is important to sometimes take a step back and acknowledge the good things in your life. This is because, when you regularly practice gratitude, overall you:

• Become a more positive person.
• Feel more alive and relaxed.
• Become inspired to do more.
• Have less anxiety and sleep better.
• Become a more compassionate and kind person.

Isn’t that how you want to feel to be the best version of yourself?

Well, make it your new year’s resolution to practice gratitude.

Read also 5 simple steps on how to practice gratitude.

Free New Year Goals Template

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Last thoughts on the list of new year’s resolutions

In conclusion, I hope that this list of new year’s resolutions for 2023 gives you ideas and helps you set your goals to level up in all aspects of your life. And don’t forget to plan your life this year using your free New Year Goals Templates.

Also, let me know in the comments your top 3 new year’s resolutions for 2023.

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