2017 is finally here, and if your goal is to be better and improved in some aspects of life including your career, you've got to know how to start the year right.

In your desire to be successful, there are some things you need to let go of including mistakes of the past and some habits which are not helpful at all. Bring along lessons learned and new things to make year 2017 your best year yet.

Here are some of the mistakes you need to leave behind and avoid if you want to attract success this year.

Failing to reflect on your accomplishments

According to Business Insider, your success and accomplishment are worth your own recognition. Take your time to recall your successes and celebrate them no matter how small they are.

No time for relaxation and for breaks

Successful people really make sure they have a time to relax to break free from the monotony and stress of work. And during vacation, they do not allow work to take some of their time, and this is what you should do too and just enjoy your time off so you can be fully recharged and refreshed when you are back to work.

Not being thankful

Being grateful is important when it comes to being happy and successful because this is a humbling habit that will help you look back to the people who helped you attain your success, and it will also help you recall the difficult times and the challenges you've been through just to achieve your goals.

Having no sense of purpose

Your goals and purpose are what's going to keep you in track. You need to have a plan for yourself if you want to be successful, according to Lifehack. This plan will keep you guided and so you can have a clear sense of direction.