How to Make Sure Your New Year's Resolution Becomes a Reality Don't let another year go by without hitting those goals (big and small) that will change your life.

It's that time again! It's a new year, and even though we've faced some challenges in years past, some of us still have high hopes for the future.

So for those of you that have shouted your New Year's resolution from the rooftops (and those of you that are keeping it to yourself), here's how you can ensure you actually make your goals a reality this time around.

Create a plan based off best- and worst-case scenarios