2022 is almost here and that only means one thing—it’s time to start thinking of your New Year’s resolutions. As you do it, consider these five ideas with the potential to propel your career to the next level.
Read One Book a Week
Sounds ambitious, right? It also feels challenging, and that’s how you know this is a resolution worth considering. Books open your mind to new possibilities and are a great source of business intelligence. If you feel that one book a week is out of your league right now, then gun for one volume a month.
Learn a New Language
Think of all the new things you could learn and all the business opportunities you could seize if only you spoke another language. Luckily, learning a new language has never been easier. There are apps to learn almost any language, and you can even talk with native tutors online. If don’t have a big budget, don’t worry, just type
Grow Your Professional Network
Personal contacts are the currency of a businessperson. If you are introverted, or if you simply feel that you could use more contacts, this is the right time to hone your networking skills. Set a measurable goal, for example making three new industry contacts every month, and network your way to success.
Master a New Skill
Ask yourself this question: what skill would be a gamechanger for your career? For some people, it’s learning to program. For others, it’s obtaining an industry certification. Whatever your goal, focus your energies on achieving it over the next few months. Also in this case, the internet is your friend: there are online tutorials for virtually every topic under the sun.
Take Up a New Hobby
If all the other bases mentioned here are covered, then consider taking up a new hobby. Figure out what aspects of your life need extra attention, or what dreams you’ve been putting off and devote some time to them. Whether it’s writing a novel, running, or becoming a coffee expert, a hobby is an enjoyable way to develop new abilities and add a new dimension to your free time.
More Tips to Propel Your Business Forward
Read these previous posts for more tips that cover every aspect of the management of your organization, from communication to online security.
- Handling difficult conversations at work
- How to deal with the wave of post-pandemic career changes
- What is timeboxing?
- How to stop procrastination
About the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
At the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GRHCC), our core mission is supporting small businesses and economic development with advocacy, business referrals, marketing opportunities, training programs, student internships, and scholarships.