I am ready for you, 2017.

I am one of those people who loves resolutions and the fresh start of a new year. I think it’s because I have always loved goals and structure.  I find it energizing, in the way I always find making goals and planning organizing.

Let me add that I don’t believe in efficiency generalizations, and that I get if you fundamentally hate/disagree with resolutions as an idea. The year, and particularly the new year, is a construct. If it helps you, like me, to think of these 12 months as a framework.

In 2017, I’m going to make some commitments to myself personally, to my workplace and coworkers as a community, and to the profession in service.

Personal Goals:

1. Make time for self-care
2. Be more physically active
3. Learn new things/take classes
4. Travel more
5. Be a better friend

Workplace Goals:

1. Improve my organization
2. Initiate 3-4 projects
3. Seek training and coaching as a manager
4. Focus on my employees/department
5. Expand my department’s collaborations

Professional Development Goals:

1. No new proposals/Focusing on current commitments
2. No more than 5 conferences
3. Developing a midcareer plan
4. Mentoring/signal boosting