NederlandsWe have been on the road for over a month and 2018 is in full swing. But surely not all the ideas you had mapped out in December for 'the new you' have become reality, right? Fortunately, with the help of these 5 tips of 2018 you can really make your year. go for it!
Step 1: Bring your goals to life
Before you can start, you need to know what really makes you happy. What makes you look back with pride at your achievements in 2018 at the beginning of next year? You may want to develop a healthy exercise routine, find more pleasure in your work or simply spend more time with family.
Write down
Have you already found an important goal (or several goals) for the coming period? Then your first reaction might be to write down this idea. On the chalkboard in the kitchen, in your favorite notebook or maybe even on your bucket list. Simply to commit more to the pronunciation. While this is a very popular and successful way of targeting goals, you can take it one step further.
Visualize
When you write down your goals, they become concrete. Loud and clear. But when you really visualize your goals, they really come to life. You can visualize the ideas in your mind, but you can also, for example, set a photo of this 'ideal image' as the background of your smartphone. You will long for this picture of the future more than ever before. Your motivation to realize these new plans is through the roof. You are determined. This will be your year.
Step 2: Create an action plan(s)
The first step has been taken: you have a clear vision of your goal and you are motivated to start. Although you feel that drive to go for it very strongly now, it may have diminished after a few weeks. It is therefore important not only to rely on your own enthusiasm, but also to devise a corresponding planning. Yep, even if you don't like to plan.
Plan with subgoals
As an example situation, we take 'a career switch' as the goal for 2018. Suppose you want to make an action plan for this, then you can divide this goal into various sub-goals, each with its own deadline (preferably in the short term). Then set this as a notification in your smartphone or calendar. In this way you help yourself to remind yourself that you are keeping up the momentum. For example, consider the following goals:
Using a salary indication of your future job, calculate what your costs and income will be;
Read yourself in the required certificates and training in this industry;
Ask 5 future colleagues about their experiences in the industry;
Scheduling job interviews at two different companies.
Step 3: Keep both feet on the ground
Sometimes it seems like we're all about setting goals these days, don't you think? That is why our second advice is: don't overdo(el) it. In other words: bringing about change is good, but don't get too carried away with your own goals. Balance is the keyword. Have you set an important professional goal for this year, such as obtaining a new diploma? So make sure you set aside enough time for fun activities in your free time.
Rest and overview
So it is especially important to remain realistic when pursuing ambitions. For example, do you want to find a new job within a period of 5 days? It's possible, but you may not find the dream job you've been looking for. Take the time to put things into perspective and above all keep your feet on the ground, that gives you peace and overview. These two factors will also contribute to making this your year.
Step 4: Be completely yourself
Do you already dare to show the outside world 100% what you have to offer? While many people think this is pretty easy, completely exposing yourself is scarier than you think. And of course you don't have to reveal your deepest secrets to be successful, but standing out from the crowd by being yourself will definitely take you far in achieving your goals.
Different than others
People will remember you faster if you introduce them to your unique identity. This can not only give you very nice friendships, but also offers many opportunities in the business field. In a room with 10 applicants who all try to meet the described profile in the vacancy, you can easily stand out. 'Being yourself' is unfortunately easier said than done. In any case, try to make yourself more comfortable in different situations. That will definitely make you feel good.
Step 5: Discover the power of collaboration
By collaborating with others you will have a successful and productive year faster. Looking for an example of such a fruitful collaboration? For example, together with colleagues you can ensure that you find more pleasure in your work. And together with colleagues you can exchange knowledge in order to arrive at new ideas.
Together with Actief Werkt! you can also ensure that 2018 will be your year. We believe that people make the difference in every organization and we therefore help our flex colleagues to find the work and income that suits them.