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small, kind gesture at the office. Even if it’s not money for a new local pool, whatever you like.
related to work, sending a thank you to your If you really want to step up your game, see
mother-in-law for the soup she made when if you can get your office to make an official
you were under the weather will make you feel event of it and recruit co-workers to volunteer
good about yourself — and that positivity will with you.
show in your work.
15. Get one new professional certification
12. Join a professional organization Is there an empty spot on your resume where
Yes, professional organizations usually you wish you could put “XXXX Certified?” Stop
cost money. However, the benefits you can wishing and make it happen! This is a great
receive from the connections you’ll make idea for one of your work goals for the new
and what you can learn is often well worth year as it can advance your career. If it costs
the cost. Look for one that is focused on your money, just think of it as an investment in your
favorite part of your career and check out any future. You can do this!
conferences they hold. A good conference can
help you expand your network significantly 16. Clean out your email inbox
and boost your work energy for weeks. Not Just like that file cabinet, your email inbox is
sure how to find a professional association probably flooded with old, useless emails. But
that’s right for you? Start by finding out which there are also some in there you can’t lose.
groups your colleagues and managers are Organize your email files, sort those emails,
active in. You can also check out resources and delete what doesn’t need to be there
like Meetup, 10times, and the Directory of anymore. You’ll feel a little bit lighter every
Associations for more options. time you log in.
13. Measure your work-life balance 17. Attend one professional networking
We all hear about work-life balance, but how event
do you measure it? The first step is deciding Networking events are a great opportunity
that you want to see where you are at. Look to meet other professionals in your industry
over your results and maybe discuss them that live in your area. You get to make new
with your family and friends. With the survey connections as well as stay on top of what’s
results and the feedback of your loved ones, happening in your field. Of course, networking
you can start working towards finding harmony events are not comfortable for everyone, so
in your work and personal lives. you don’t have to attend them every week.
But it is a good idea to put yourself out there
14. Volunteer at least once per year so you can reap the
Volunteering has many benefits and is a benefits of these professional gatherings.
great way to positively affect the world, and
it’s also another way you can feel good about Now that you’ve made your New Year’s work
yourself. Find a cause that is meaningful to resolutions, it’s time to put on your party hat
you and sign up to contribute. You can feed and ring in the new year!
the homeless, pick up trash in a park, raise www.topresume.com
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