{"id":10685,"date":"2017-01-11T11:10:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T11:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/?p=10685"},"modified":"2017-01-12T13:16:58","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T13:16:58","slug":"new-year-resolutions-good-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/featured\/new-year-resolutions-good-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Your New Year Resolutions Good for Your Career?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not all career resolutions are created equal. While it’s essential to set goals for the year ahead, the way you approach them may hinder rather than help your progress at work. Instant Offices’ John Williams<\/a> looks at a few resolutions you might need to replace in 2017.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Old resolution:<\/strong> This year my career will be my sole focus<\/em>
\nIf you do plan to make your career the focal point of your year, ensure you work smarter and not harder. And if work life balance isn\u2019t a priority already, it should be in 2017. No matter how important your career is to you, it\u2019s vital to spend time on something other than your job.<\/p>\n

This is not as easy as it sounds, considering most of us stay plugged in to emails, group chats and client communication even while on holiday<\/a>, but making time for life is essential to succeed and avoid burnout<\/a>. Take it from the Millennials, who currently corner the largest share of the US labour market: a study revealed that 16.8% of them value a good work life balance<\/a> over 13.4% who value opportunities to progress.
\nNew resolution:<\/strong> This year I\u2019ll focus on achieving a work life balance<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Old resolution:<\/strong> In 2017 I\u2019m going to further my work skills<\/em>
\nDeveloping your skills at work is commendable and an ideal way to increase your value and enhance your talent, but personal development is just as essential. Consider learning something completely unrelated to work this year, and you\u2019ll be surprised at how it benefits your career.<\/p>\n

Take a cooking class, learn programming, paint, start gardening or learn about search engines. Diverse experiences open new ways of thinking, expand problem solving abilities and increase creativity \u2013 all skills which are invaluable to your career.
\nNew resolution:<\/strong> In 2017 I\u2019m going to learn something completely unrelated to my job<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Old resolution:<\/strong> This year I\u2019m going to get more done at work every day<\/em>
\nIf your goal is to be more productive at your job this year, the answer may lie in spending less time at your desk and not more. Getting more done in a work day shouldn\u2019t involve eating lunch at your desk, staying late and coming in early. To maintain a balance, learning how to be more productive during<\/em> your work day is key.<\/p>\n

Regular breaks away from your desk can increase productivity, expand creativity, and improve working relationships as you socialise and network with colleagues. Moving around regularly is also better for your health \u2013 calculate your sitting time <\/a>and vow to cut it in half this year!
\nNew resolution:<\/strong> This year I\u2019m going to leave my desk more often<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Old resolution:<\/strong> I\u2019ll stay in a job I dislike because there\u2019s room for growth<\/em>
\nThere are two ways to approach this one. Take a fresh look at your professional goals and the possible timeline to get from A to B. If you can move the process along by studying (check with employers, many offer tuition assistance) or volunteering, it might be worth sticking it out.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you\u2019re ready to leave there\u2019s no better time than now. Use your professional networks for assistance and contacts. Whatever you do, don\u2019t throw your current employer under the bus while on the job hunt \u2013 you never know when you may need to refer to them for help.
\nNew resolution:<\/strong> I\u2019ll work out what\u2019s best for me right now<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Old resolution:<\/strong> This year I\u2019m going to demand a pay rise<\/em>
\nWhy: According to a survey of 31 000 people<\/a> by PayScale, only 43% of respondents say they\u2019ve asked for a raise, and while it is outside of most of our comfort zones, it\u2019s important to communicate your expectations with your company.<\/p>\n

Before you do this it\u2019s essential to know your worth<\/a>. Preparation is key, and you must be ready to demonstrate why you\u2019re valuable to the organisation, and what they\u2019d gain from investing in you. Keep a record of achievements and recognition in the past to strengthen your claims.
\nNew resolution:<\/strong> This year I\u2019m going to earn a pay raise<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

January is a notorious time for creating goals and resolutions that we fail to stick to. Don\u2019t fall into this time of the year trap. You can make a change to your career or life at any point in 2017. It\u2019s never too late to bring some inspiration and change into the mix. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Not all career resolutions are created equal. While it’s essential to set goals for the year ahead, the way you approach them may hinder rather than help your progress at work. Instant Offices’ John Williams looks at a few resolutions you might need to replace in 2017.   Old resolution: This year my career will be my sole focus If you do plan to make your career the focal point of your year, ensure you work smarter and not harder. And if work life balance isn\u2019t a priority already, it should be in 2017. No matter how important your career is to you, it\u2019s vital to spend time on something other than your job. This is not as easy as it sounds, considering most of us stay plugged in to emails, group chats and client communication even while on holiday, but making time for life is essential to succeed and avoid burnout. Take it from the Millennials, who currently corner the largest share of the US labour market: a study revealed that 16.8% of them value a good work life balance over 13.4% who value opportunities to progress. New resolution: This year I\u2019ll focus on achieving a work life balance   Old resolution: In 2017 I\u2019m going to further my work skills Developing your skills at work is commendable and an ideal way to increase your value and enhance your talent, but personal development is just as essential. Consider learning something completely unrelated to work this year, and you\u2019ll be surprised at how it benefits your career. Take a cooking class, learn programming, paint, start gardening or learn about search engines. Diverse experiences open new ways of thinking, expand problem solving abilities and increase creativity \u2013 all skills which are invaluable to your career. New resolution: In 2017 I\u2019m going to learn something completely unrelated to my job   Old resolution: This year I\u2019m going to get more done at work every day If your goal is to be more productive at your job this year, the answer may lie in spending less time at your desk and not more. Getting more done in a work day shouldn\u2019t involve eating lunch at your desk, staying late and coming in early. To maintain a balance, learning how to be more productive during your work day is key. Regular breaks away from your desk can increase productivity, expand creativity, and improve working relationships as you socialise and network with colleagues. Moving around regularly is also better for your health \u2013 calculate your sitting time and vow to cut it in half this year! New resolution: This year I\u2019m going to leave my desk more often   Old resolution: I\u2019ll stay in a job I dislike because there\u2019s room for growth There are two ways to approach this one. Take a fresh look at your professional goals and the possible timeline to get from A to B. If you can move the process along by studying (check with employers, many offer tuition assistance) or volunteering, it might be worth sticking it out. Alternatively, if you\u2019re ready to leave there\u2019s no better time than now. Use your professional networks for assistance and contacts. Whatever you do, don\u2019t throw your current employer under the bus while on the job hunt \u2013 you never know when you may need to refer to them for help. New resolution: I\u2019ll work out what\u2019s best for me right now   Old resolution: This year I\u2019m going to demand a pay rise Why: According to a survey of 31 000 people by PayScale, only 43% of respondents say they\u2019ve asked for a raise, and while it is outside of most of our comfort zones, it\u2019s important to communicate your expectations with your company. Before you do this it\u2019s essential to know your worth. Preparation is key, and you must be ready to demonstrate why you\u2019re valuable to the organisation, and what they\u2019d gain from investing in you. Keep a record of achievements and recognition in the past to strengthen your claims. New resolution: This year I\u2019m going to earn a pay raise   January is a notorious time for creating goals and resolutions that we fail to stick to. Don\u2019t fall into this time of the year trap. You can make a change to your career or life at any point in 2017. It\u2019s never too late to bring some inspiration and change into the mix. 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