I went to the dentist yesterday for a checkup appointment. First of all, I decided that no matter what you do, you cannot be graceful at the dentist. I tried to make jokes, but in the dentist's chair there's no chance.
Anyway I had a super bubbly hygienist that had a true passion for flossing. My typical flossing routine is - every couple of months I think "I should do better!" And then I floss for 2-3 weeks max. But my adorable hygienist mentioned flossing at least 50 times. Her enthusiasm convinced me. So when she asked if I would make it a more constant habit, I responded: It's not too late for a New Year's Resolution, is it?
It's not too late! Figuring out those resolutions by January 1st is way too much pressure. Instead, I am figuring out my goals as they come to me.
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| My list of goals so far, 1) Floss everyday - make that hygienist proud! |
While I haven't hammered out the details, I came up with three major professional 'themes' I want to focus on. This is just a start - but hopefully jotting them down will be a kickstart to make for a better 2014!
Professionally in 2014, I want to…
1. Show my gratitude and give recognition. I want to give more thanks to those co-workers that ask my (seemingly endless) questions and never act like I am bothering them.
2. Be more confident in the value I offer. I want to stop undermining my skills. With this, I need to realize and articulate what I bring to the table. This article is a good example of how to do that!
3. Volunteer for more things out of my comfort zone. Maybe it's just helping out with a big client presentation, or being a part of a new project - use the confidence from #2 and just do it!
What are your 2014 personal or professional goals? Comment below!
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