As the year winds down, it's time to plan for your next move. You may not need to leave your job, but you should at least plan how you will reset or retool your career.

Getting stuck in a rut or falling asleep at the wheel are hazards drivers face, but these phrases mean danger to your career, too. What rut is your career stuck in? Do you feel stuck in a job you despise or have you become complacent or unaware of current trends impacting your company or job? Driving your career forward means you need to set your GPS on goals that are important to you and begin taking steps to achieve those goals. Are you ready to take the wheel? Here are eight things you can try.

Reassess your values and priorities. When you know who you are and what is most important to you, it helps prevent you from worrying about the trivial things at work you can't control. Reassess what's important to you now and write them down. If a flexible work schedule is most important to you at this point in your career, then don't compromise. Flexible, virtual or remote work might be negotiated after you've been extended a job offer. Aligning your priorities and values helps you find work that is meaningful.

Update skills and knowledge. LinkedIn just released their Top Skills of 2016 list, which includes skills employers are likely to need most based on the analysis of LinkedIn job postings and user profiles. Almost every skill involves technology. This is a good time for you to do some research and see if you have gaps in your technology knowledge based on job postings. Moving forward, find time to read current industry news and set job alerts so you can keep up with what employers are looking for. If you need to fill a skills gap, look for online training or ask people with those skills how they acquired them. Some people do not do well with online learning so make sure you enroll in a class you know you can and will complete.

Try something new. Whatever routine you find comfortable, switch it up and do it differently. Take a new route home, try out a new app or use the phone instead of email. Doing something new may seem difficult, but the initial struggle will keep you on your toes and help you stay agile and resilient.

Keep your network alive. In order for you to secure your next role, either internally or externally, you will need an ally to help your application rise to the top. If you are planning an internal move, be sure you are visible at company events and among the managers of the group you want to join. Externally, network strategically with people who work inside companies you want to work for and attend industry networking events for greater visibility. Build networking time into your schedule. Your network is too important to ignore and you'll need it when it is time to make a move.

Know when to say "no." If you are like many people, you probably have a tendency to overcommit. Start saying no and see what happens. Maybe other people will step forward. Maybe your manager will find someone else to do the work. Saying no can be liberating and empowering, and it isn't as hard as you may think. Maybe you will actually feel less stressed and enjoy your work life more! And with your newfound time, you can work on projects that really interest you.

Unplug. When was the last time you took a vacation? If it's been awhile, you may need a mental holiday. Unplugging from work while you're out of the office will make it more relaxing. This requires planning well in advance. Start by talking with your manager and set the expectation that you will not be available to check email or respond to calls during your vacation. In most cases, this is possible as long as you have someone you can delegate your work to. Next, make sure everyone knows who will be handling your work while you are out of the office. Finally, in case of a true emergency, make sure you provide contact information to your manager.

Invest in your physical well-being. Why wait until January to start your new exercise regime? Begin today. Walking, running or even yoga gets the blood moving and can make you feel better almost immediately. Whether you make changes to the food you eat or the amount of exercise you get, starting sooner rather than later will make you feel better.

Stick with it. In order for new behaviors to stick and become habit, you'll need to keep working at them for 30 days. That's how long it's supposed to take for a new venture to become routine.