Your May to-don't list

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By Stephanie Dolgoff

Overwhelmed by all the new stuff you're supposed to be into? Here's what you don't need to bother with.

1. Meditating now!
Yes, it's good for you. Research suggests it can help with everything from heart disease to anxiety. But if you're just fretting about you can't! calm! down!-go for a run, or do whatever lets you truly get in the zone.

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2. A $7,000 diamond-and-ruby facial
Mila Kunis reportedly got one. If rubbing precious gems all over your face isn't your style, how about a nice cubic zirconia one? We won't tell.

3. Feeling inadequate if you're not allergic to anything
It's downright trendy to give up gluten, casein, lactose, or entire categories of food, even if you don't really need to. Those of us who scarf down everything on our plates are still special.

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4. Change your outie into an innie
We're told "umbilicoplasty" is a growing trend in plastic surgery. Seriously?! Memo to belly-sculpting docs: Outies are just as cute.

5. Feeling skanky about having a touch of Bieber fever
Yes, you're a grown woman, and no, it's not entirely appropriate. But his tunes are pretty darn catchy. (Now, if you're eagerly awaiting 10-year-old Frankie "Bonus" Jonas's pop debut, it's time to start worrying.

6. Couples workouts
Sure, Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez make exercise a deux look sexy, but in our experience it's just, well, smelly. Give us a girlfriends workout anytime.

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7. Custom-designing everything (your handbags, workout shoes-even your computer)
Build-A-Bear birthday parties are fun and all...if you're 6. It's totally OK if you'd rather leave styling your stuff to the professionals. They need to do something with those arts degrees!