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What’s your resolution for 2008? Besides losing weight and
avoiding vices, many people also vow to improve their professional
lives. Common promises include not to be late anymore, be more
productive on the job or learn to manage stress. However, many
of these so-called resolutions are forgotten by the end of the first
quarter as the busy months arrive. Some people find their
resolutions difficult to stick to so they just dropped them. In such
cases, a resolution becomes just another promise meant to be broken.
To make your resolutions work, make them
realistic. Before you set your goals and plans for the year (which
you should have done last December), identify what you want to
change in your work attitude or add to your behavior. Be
specific in what you want to achieve and if the resolutions are
many, list them on paper in your journal. Come up with a plan on how
you will go about them. Establish deadliness if necessary.
The best time to start is now. Do not
procrastinate. The holiday hang-over should not be a reason for
delay. Come to the office early. Arrange your files to help you
become more efficient. Organize your to-do’s by making a list of
tasks according to importance and priority. If you know what you
need to accomplish for the day or the week, you won’t get lost.
The key to achieving improvement in your
career life is not in the number of resolutions you make but in the
level of commitment you have. A deep sense of commitment will guide
you as you take the steps toward change. Treat your resolutions as
something that you need to do to achieve a significant development
in your professional life so you would not just give them up
especially when you encounter challenges.
Bear in mind that no resolution is small. A
resolution such as being more cheerful, as simple as it may sound,
will influence your attitude and boost work productivity and
relationship. Maintaining strong relationships with co-workers and
your superiors will benefit you even when you decide to leave for
another company or career. You wouldn’t have to look far in case
you need references for job application.
As you move on, aspire to continue what you have
started. Keep your resolutions in mind by putting them in your daily
planner or post-its. Celebrate your little achievements to inspire
you to stick with your goals. The small steps you make today will
result in bigger accomplishments tomorrow.
Jayjay Viray is the country manager of JobsDB
Phils, Inc. Log on to www.jobsdb.com.ph for job opportunities. For
feedback, e-mail feedback@jobsdb.com.ph.
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