We will have a fresh new year. What better time to take stock of our career? Last week a post talking about looking back, how to conduct your own Review at the end of career — so this week we're looking forward.
The resolutions for 2011, try to start with this:
1. stop procrastinating. Across the Board — stop putting things. Start with small things. You'll be surprised at how much easier and more fluid becomes your life. Procrastination is a thief of time. You can't build a life that you will do. "
[See 5 steps to breaking bad habits of work.]
2. join a new group. Large networks is the key to career success and build large networks need to be constantly meeting new people. So this year, join your trade or professional associations, Subscribe to Toastmasters, volunteers for your church choir or get involved in your local authority or your favorite charity. No matter what group you join. Simply join one.
3. learn a new skill. Not only will be brushing up on your experience, do wonders for your job security — or, if you're looking for a job, your employment is also a great psychological boost. Our minds are happy when they grow up.
4. set goals. This is in contrast to put together a comprehensive long-term life or career plan. This is difficult, and many of us never even get started. Instead, simply identify one single naked, then work on it. That seems much more doable?
5. reading. In particular, read about your business or industry. As far as possible seek "outsider". The more you know about your area more interesting it becomes for you and you, as a more valuable. A simple search on Google you get started.
6. get a mentor.We all need somebody to make suggestions, give advice, listen to our ideas and concerns, tell us when we went off track and give us a shot behind when we need it. In fact you can have more than one mentor. There are a handful and encourage their own personal Board of Directors.
7. save money. Nothing is more important for your safety and future than the money put aside. If you already save, save a little more. If you do not save, start today. Seriously. Don't even wait until January 1. Start saving now.
[See 50 ways to improve your finances by 2011]
8. improve your people skills.All jobs include working with people. No matter how amazing you are at your job, if you can't get along with others, you'll have real problems of the future. So this year the vow of a little more to listen, talk a little bit less, and give your coworkers, bosses, clients and customers the benefit of the doubt.
9. volunteer for something.Want to instantly feel better about yourself and your life? Give of your time and energy. Whether or not to organize a blood drive at your workplace or cleaning up the local park, volunteering is good for you, personally and professionally.
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10. proportion of those resolutions with someone. As your mentor. Colleague or family member will work, too. Putting the responsibility for your permissions exponentially increases the likelihood that you'll keep them.
How? Are you one of those people who never make resolutions? In any case consider these ideas. Inspiration often lie in wait when you least expect it.
With the old, in with the new! Happy New Year.
Karen Burns is the author of the book illustrated career tips Amazing Adventures Working girl: real-world Career advice you can actually use issued, start-up. It www.karenburnsworkinggirl.com blogs.
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