start the new year fresh

No goal is achieved without commitment. Have you ever observed someone pursuing a goal and said to yourself, That person is a true believer. True believers are easy to spot because they are defined by their commitment. Are you a true believer in your goal? Are you committed? If not, shift your perspective. Dont allow yourself to be comfortable with circumstances that do not advance your goal.Want to know that you will succeed before you step out of your comfort zone? Guess what? You dont get this guarantee up front. The miracles in your career happen when you say yes and jump in.

Having a plan is vital to your success. With a plan, success is yours. Without a plan, you will be working far harder than you have to. A plan adds organization to your goal because it details specific actions and steps to get there.Creating a plan will prevent your goal from becoming overwhelming. The temptation to feel overwhelmed is normal. Your plan will give you comfort and help you succeed. There is no right or wrong way to plan. Your plan can be formal and long or uncomplicated and short. Heres how to create one Take your career goal and break it into smaller pieces. Get out your calendar and write down the specific small pieces you will do and when you will complete them. Tweak and make changes as you implement your plan. Use your plan to encourage and guide you. After all, your plans underlying goal is for you to have an exceptional year.

If you create your goal, and then put it away, your words will have no value. As the year progresses, youll soon forget what you cant see. Looking at your goal regularly makes it gradually a part of who you are.Look at your goal every morning so you can start your day with focus. Look at your goal every evening, so it stays with you in your dreams. Looking at your goal, and contemplating it, plays a large role in making it real.

Are you in one of these two places You have no idea what should be the next step in your career or, You do know, but havent done anything about it yet.Either way it doesnt matter. Now is your time to move forward. Start small. Small steps increase your confidence and lead to completing other small steps. Small steps taken regularly are more effective than larger steps taken inconsistently. Slow and steady wins the race.