As we head into the end of the year, one of the things I inevitably find myself doing (and also with my clients and those I coach and mentor) is re-assessing the goals set earlier in the year.

This is not always an easy process as it forces deep introspection as well as accepting that January’s unbridled optimism has given way to October’s reality. Doing so enables an honest assessment about what will and will not be accomplished during the rest of the year. More importantly, it allows greater focus on new goals or refinement of existing ones that better align with 2016 and beyond.