Yes, it’s that time of year again — time to set goals to work toward for the next 12 months. While new year resolutions have a bad rap, they really shouldn’t. With the big holidays behind us, January provides a mental fresh start and the freedom to say goodbye to whatever happened in 2024. It’s all a matter of setting the right new year resolutions.

The key to setting good goals is making them aspirational and yet attainable at the same time — something you want to work toward, and you can honestly see yourself achieving. Choosing a new year resolution that’s too big or one that requires a big overhaul of your daily routine will only set you up for frustration and failure. It’s also smart to pick a goal that can be broken down into a clear step-by-step process to conquer it. When you can take small steps, the task ahead isn’t so daunting and challenges are much easier to overcome.

The very first step, though, is to figure out exactly what you want your new year resolution to be. Many people choose to focus on goals that boost their health (like resetting your sleep schedule) while others would rather reorganize their home or commit to random acts of kindness. Take a look at the totally doable resolutions below and pick something that will make you feel better physically and/or mentally. Remember, even if you fall off the wagon today, tomorrow is a new day to get back on track.