The New Year gives us an opportunity to make changes that could help us be more personally and professionally effective. This is the time to reflect on the positive and the not so positive things.

What almost always causes failure is that we tackle too many things while setting our expectations too high. So, I recommend selecting reasonable goals. For example, if you want avoid getting behind with projects, set a time table that provides a cushion to finish ahead of schedule. This way if you run late, you will still make the deadline.

Another example is that if you resolve to be more consistent with your networking, establish a schedule and partner with another person for support.

Remember, “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending.” Carl Bard.