As another year draws to an end, it can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling that another year has flown by and you have achieved very little or that you are no closer to realising or achieving your lifelong ambitions. What you may not realise is, that the end of the year is a great time to reflect on the achievements you have made and gives you the ideal opportunity to set goals for the year ahead.

First things first: it is important to evaluate where you currently are and whether you feel you have accomplished everything you set out to in 2015. If the answer is yes, then celebrate your success, but if the answer is no, consider the reasons why you didn’t get to achieve all you wanted and what you could have done differently to improve your chance of success.

Understanding the goals you want to achieve in 2016 is key to ensuring your meet them. Without setting goals, how do you know what you are hoping to achieve? The end of the year is a great time to plan for the year ahead, as many of us consider the New Year to be a fresh start; a time to put past difficulties behind us and strive for success in the coming year.

Planning is key to ensuring success! Think about all the goals you would like to achieve in 2016 and document them. Try to be realistic when planning goals; it is better to have several smaller goals that are easier to achieve than one or two huge goals. If your goals are smaller and you are able to tick them off quickly, it boosts your self-belief and self-confidence, and will enhance your drive to succeed.

When considering your goals you want to achieve, ask yourself why it is you want to achieve them and how they would benefit you. It is also important to acknowledge the steps you will take to meet them.

It can be hard to plan your time as a busy mum so make sure you factor this is in. If you want to attend a class that runs on a Wednesday evening over six weeks, for example, consider your childcare arrangements and social calendar to ensure you can commit to the whole course.

When planning your goals for the year ahead, it is a good idea to schedule in regular reviews to see how your plan is going, the goals you have accomplished and any changes you may need to make to ensure success. Regularly reviewing your plan will help to keep you motivated and on target for a successful 2016.

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