
Every year, my wife makes it a point to set some goals for the upcoming 12 months. These might be personal goals, family goals, travel dreams, goals for our relationship, or professional goals. Whatever she’s thinking about achieving in the next year. For many men, New Year’s isn’t as whimsical. Not saying that my wife doesn’t achieve the goals she sets (she usually does), but men have a little bit more weight behind the expectations of a new year. Some are forced to evaluate where they are versus where they thought they’d be. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s undeniably powerful. Here are seven reasons why New Year’s Eve makes some men question their direction.