A New Work Life

While perusing the latest women's magazine in my dentist's waiting room I learned that choosing BIG GOALS as we greet a new year just sets us up for failure. Lose 20 pounds sounds great on January 1 but by January 24 we're floundering around, discouraged, wondering "How the heck do you lose 20 pounds?" Better to start with one manageable good habit like "Walk for 10 minutes each day" and, when that one has become a part of our life add another one. The idea is that all these little, manageable goals can add up to the big goal.

Many people want to change their professional life.

• Find a Job That Makes Me Happier.
• Earn More Money.
• Leave My Dead End Job

These are some of the popular career oriented new year's resolutions. But how do you DO that? Often, you'll find yourself at the company summer picnic wondering, What happened to all my big plans? If you want to make a change professionally there is an upcoming opportunity for business owners or budding entrepreneurs in Schuylkill County.

The annual Business Plan Competition is awarding up to $5,000 this March to a local businesse or business plan. Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch has awarded $63,000 to local businesses. Don't miss the deadline to get your application in: February 21. Learn more about the rules and registration for this great program here.  This could be the first step to revamping your professional life!

There are also other smaller opportunities that can help improve your professional life.  Love YouTube videos? How about Quick Tip Tuesday -- videos by local leaders that help you with various aspect of your professional life. Check them out here. You can also attend brief workshops called Let's Do Lunch with the Experts(some are even free). Learn about upcoming topics here. It's OK to take baby steps. By next year you could be running!