When making new year’s resolutions (essentially wishes for something better in your life) we often keep them private. Sharing them with people who know you can feel like pressure and come back to haunt you if you fall short. I totally get that!

But there is also a power — and self-affirmation — in sharing your goals and hopes “out loud”. And one way to do it might be right here online in a comment below where you can do it anonymously if you prefer. (Real email address never published.)

Some career resolution topics

Just to get your New Year’s wish juices flowing, here are some possible career-advancing goals you might add to your list:

• Asking for a raise
• Finding a new job
• Learning new skills
• Starting a small business in your spare time
• Finding networking contacts at work or beyond
• Building a better relationship with boss or coworkers
• Taking on more responsibilities at work
• Diving into something you love in your spare time
• Researching career areas you’ve always been interested in
• Scheduling informational interviews for career exploration or finding a mentor
• Joining organizations related to fields you enjoy
• Finding ways to make your present job better for you

What are your new year’s resolutions?

Feel free to add your career wishes below in a comment. Think of it as bringing them from mere pleasant thoughts into a more “solidified” vision. The more they feel real, the more you have a chance of following through and making them come true.

But whether on your private list or shared here with us, take it to the max and make your resolutions as thorough and fully fleshed out as possible. And feel free to return here to let us know how it’s going … and for extra encouragement if needed!

ONE MORE TIP:  When you’re finally ready to get started on your career resolution, just go for it — without self doubts or talking yourself out of it. Keep reminding yourself that you deserve more and somehow you WILL find a way!

Happy new year!!

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