First Day of Spring: What new career possibilities would you like to grow this season?

Spring Equinox 2017 was this morning marking the beginning of Spring. Springtime is a time of growth, renewal, and possibilities. It’s time to spring into action, tackle new career goals, and invite change into our lives. This is the perfect time of year to infuse a sense of freshness into our work life – weed out the bad and make room for something new. What do you want to make happen this year? Are you ready?

Set new goals that would help you re-commit to your professional growth. Make a list of 1-3 goals to focus on. But first, get your focus straight:

WHAT is your new goal?
WHY do you want to achieve it?
HOW would you make it happen?

This is not about making any new resolutions but rather about spring cleaning to re-discover those plans and projects that were put on the back burner for a while or have fallen by the wayside. The time has come to dust of the cobwebs and open the doors (and windows) of opportunity.

Here’s how to grow the seeds of long-term career success:

1. Do the research: the really fun part of contemplating a new goal is picturing yourself in the future. Where do you see yourself in 12 months? In five years? A key step in setting a new goal is researching different paths and developing success scenarios.
2. Set up a plan: outline a clear roadmap to success detailing the action steps, milestones, and a timeline. Remain flexible for opportunities along the journey.
3. Line-up resources: give yourself every opportunity for success by identifying, finding, and engaging the right resources.
4. Learn from your experience: every experience provides an opportunity for growth if we are willing to learn and apply the insights to future situations.

There is something about springtime when the grass is green, the flowers are in full bloom, and the days are longer and warmer. Each seed we put into the ground has a whole new year ahead of it. Use the energy of a fresh new season and renewal to create new possibilities for yourself with a renewed sense of purpose, creativity, and excitement. Participate fully as new things come into your life. Starting today, on the first day of Spring, declare your goals out loud, create a plan of action, and walk your talk. Wishing you a Happy Spring!