Yes, it’s that time of year again when some of us will feel compelled to create a long list of New Year’s Resolutions. Regardless of where you fall on the goal-setting spectrum, whether you’re enthusiastic, bypass it entirely or fall somewhere in the middle, choosing how you wish to begin 2015 is a very personal and powerful decision that can set the tone for the rest of the coming year.

Will you start 2015 with a bang and then fizzle out or will you build consistently and surpass even your most challenging objectives mid-year? Assuming you’d prefer the latter, below is a list of 10 helpful tips as you begin to think about your needs, wants, and desires for the coming year. Ready to move the needle? These steps will help empower you to achieve the goals you set for yourself.