Strategize Your New Year’s Resolution For a Solid 2021.
Is your last year’s new year resolution still valid now that we saw what a ride 2020 has been? We think it is safe to say that it is what we make of it and the positive answer would be — Yes, it is and we are here to share what you can do to strategize the dawning 2021 to make it the best year for your professional life.
Career resolutions are a great way to reflect on the past year in the aspects of your accomplishments, drawbacks, unfinished goals as well as valuable lessons. It is also a helpful exercise to implement within your organization to keep your workforce on track and aligned with the company's vision and mission. Here is a breakdown of how we are planning our New Year strategy for 2021 :
It may be time-management skills for one person, and nurturing leadership skills for another — what matters is that you identify what you want to master and do it well this coming year. There are a myriad of apps to keep you accountable for measurable skills such as money management, time management and alike, however, factors like communication skills, leadership and problem-solving skills can be sharpened by self-motivation and self-accountability to constantly challenge one self to tackle such scenarios whenever opportunities arise.
Many would argue that social media can be distracting and destructive but it all depends on how you use it. Platforms like Twitter, podcast streaming channels, Quora and more are excellent for quick-bite information to learn what top thinkers and their followers are discussing in threads. If short courses are something you had in mind, it need not have to be expensive. There are so many online resources to help you become an expert in a respected field that can further your career. Invest in up-and-coming courses on online learning platforms for in-demand subjects like Ai, Deep Learning, and more. Another tip is to spend more time reading widely, taking in perspective from people doing completely different things in completely different fields to diversify your knowledge as well as to cultivate broader perspectives in your field.
Networking doesn’t have to be confined to an uptight gathering with fancy food and forced small-talks. If one thing that the global lockdown taught us, is that it is still possible to flourish in your career virtually any time, anywhere. This is a great time to reach out to your superiors who you look up to or even a fellow peer from a networking event for a quick catch-up. If you’re still at university, lecturers are ideal to reach out to for a coffee to pick their brains about their industries. In the virtual world, this site offers courses taught by real-life industry experts who hand out insider tips to excel in your industry embedded in the curriculum upon enrollment.
Tracking your accomplishments will help you in many different scenarios such as for future job interviews, writing a self-assessment for year-end reviews, or asking for a raise or promotion. This exercise will help you ground yourself and enable you to reflect on your career trajectory throughout your working life. With this in place, you can plan your next career move with more confidence.
Some people wake up at 4 AM to start their day, and some work till 4 AM — whatever it takes to get your job done without killing yourself in the process. However, we don’t condone burnouts here. Technology is a beautiful thing where you can actively automate your life for those extra minutes of the day. Put emphasis on quality of work versus the number of hours you spend at the office. Take full advantage of organization tools and apps on your devices to automate daily tasks such as paying the bills, doing weekly grocery, and even working out for the sake of your mental health. Online classes are designed to accommodate you at your own convenience these days because time is our highest currency and we should recognize how precious it actually is.
These are some of the useful and practical resolutions anyone can keep for the coming new year, whether if you are in school, finishing your post-grads, or even looking to start a business. Start today as if it’s a trial period and make your own adjustments to succeed in the coming new year.
