“Those who grow better with age have such personal growth and achievement that they trade youth for wisdom, innocence for understanding,

and a lack of purpose for self-actualization.” — Bo Bennett

Giana achieved remarkable things in her project over the past year. But rather than resting on those achievements, she decided—like many of her friends— وضع خطة

to achieve even more in the year ahead. She asked me to help her create a plan with ambitious career goals. Here it is,

a 10-point plan:

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Get ready for a fresh start:

Finish the projects you’ve been putting off and organize your workspace so you feel clear-headed and energized when you walk in. Make sure you have the conversations you’ve been avoiding,

so you’ll feel much better once they’re over.

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Assess your achievements:

Create a record of all your achievements over the past few years. Describe the measurable results of each success so you can celebrate them in your mind, and share these results with

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Take time to reflect:

Set aside time to reflect on your accomplishments and where you’re headed. Ask yourself whether your goals and interests have changed over the past year. Does doing work you love

mean something different to you now than it did last year? Also consider how your knowledge and skills have grown over the past year.

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Set goals for the entire year:

Write down your goals for the year ahead. Imagine celebrating a new victory this time next year. Identify the wins you’re aiming for, and make sure your goals are achievable

It’s an opportunity to investigate—and it can be full of challenges, too.

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Set priorities that align with your goals. You may want to take on a particular type of project or perhaps step into a leadership role. Be as specific as possible.

Write down the priorities that will help you define milestones for your goals.

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Identify areas for growth:

Ask yourself where you want your business to grow so you can achieve your professional development goals. Work toward developing the qualities you want to build and the areas of

expertise you want to strengthen—anything that will help you get where you want to be.

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Consider who can support you on your journey, and make a list of people who have something to offer, along with other resources such as books and leadership courses.

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Write yourself a helpful note:

When you return from your vacation, it’s important to keep your plan somewhere handy—it can help a lot. You can also write a few notes and post them on the walls

as reminders of your next steps. This can also help you stay focused. If you plan to attend a workshop, leave yourself a note; you can choose between three and

five key growth areas you want to focus on, then post the note in your office to help you stay committed to your plan.

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اشكر من ساعدك:

Thank your colleagues, manager, and mentors for what you learned over the past year. Share your gratitude with friends and family, too, and recognize the role your support network

plays in your life. This helps keep that network strong. By expressing your gratitude, you can support them in return.

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Make time to relax:

Give yourself time to relax, celebrate your wins with friends and family, and enjoy hobbies that enrich your life outside of work. Spend some time away from everything

Work connections. Let yourself brag a little to the people who care about you—you’ve earned it, and they may be excited to celebrate with you.