Happy New Year!

It’s that time of year once again when we are determined to make meaningful New Year’s resolutions that will make us happier, healthier and more productive. Here are some things you may want to consider when making your own New Year’s resolutions.

• Is your resume up to date? Now is the time to review and refresh your resume. This doesn’t need to be hard or painful. A little work in this area could pay off big for you later this year. Reflect on your recent accomplishments and add them to your resume. There are numerous sites online full of tips and that can help you get started. One example can be found at Monster.com. This could be the year that a new opportunity presents itself and you need to be prepared with that resume.
• Is your wardrobe current and relevant? You have heard it before -- dress for the job you want, not the job you have. It may be time for a closet cleanout and audit to get rid of the dead weight and to identify holes in your wardrobe. We did a blog on this topic awhile back to help with this chore. See our tips here. You can also make some money from your cast offs. Here’s another previous blog with some suggestions. See it here. If you still don’t know where to start or just need some advice to figure it all out, give us a call! We can help get your closet cleaned out, organized, and ready for the new year!
• What is one small thing you can do to improve your health? Here are a few very simple suggestions. 1) If you drink soda, switch to diet. By cutting your total calorie consumptions, and replacing your regular soda with diet soda, you are bound to lose a few pounds with minimum effort. Better yet-just switch to water! 2) Choose to park at the back of the parking lot and walk. A little extra exercise will burn more calories with a minimum of effort. 3) Make and keep doctors’ appointments. Get a physical and any other screenings you may need. Don’t ignore your body when something seems wrong. Your health should be a top priority!
• Are you networking for maximum potential? There’s a lot that goes into networking, but there’s one simple action you can do to get noticed. Hand write a personal note to let people know you appreciate them or to thank them for something they have done. Put together your own note writing kit with the items you will need such as nice stationary or note cards, a good pen and postage stamps. If your supplies are handy, you will be more likely to grab them and write that note. In today’s world of emails, texts and Facebook a hand written note says you care even more.
  

We hope this is helpful in making this the best New Year ever!