The end of the year can be a great time to reflect and take stock. What went well for you this year, and what helped make that happen? What worked? What didn’t? What was hard for you this year? Why did that happen, how did it happen, and what did you learn from it? These are all important and natural questions to be considering, and the next step that many take is also logical: setting goals for this New Year in order to improve and grow.

The end of the year can be a great time to engage in self-reflection and set goals for the future. Here is how to make sure your goals are designed to set you up to succeed and will keep you motivated.