I've always thought that goal setting on January 1st was a bit funny.  I don't mean the goal setting, of course, but the specific date.  I'm not the only one, right?  While I understand the appeal (I am incredibly organized and that part of me loves the simplicity and symmetry) I always wondered what the point was of waiting as many as 11 months just to start a new habit.  And yet, despite knowing better, I tend to wait for special dates to review and reiterate my goals.  So sue me!  Entering a new year of life seems like as good a time to remind myself of what I'm striving for as any, and since I recently had a birthday, I've had goals on the brain.  Here are my 5 steps to setting great goals (and a fun freebie)!