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Britney Spears’ New Years’ resolution is to stop biting her nails.

The Circus hitmaker is determined to take better care of her cuticles in the months to come because she loves having long, painted nails.

“Next year, I have to learn to stop biting my nails!”

The 27-year-old pop star added that she hopes to put her well-publicized problems behind her in the new year.

Britney says: “I would like to stop worrying so much, because I worry all the time. And to learn how to be happier, just in general. I have to learn to take things not so seriously.”