Even though many of us are going on break or taking a week off of work for the holidays, you should keep your mind on your career… and it’s easier to do than you think.
Network
Network! Again with the networking. That’s all I can say. This time of year you will probably be visiting family and going to many holiday parties – for work or with friends. Communicate with others to build your network. Find commonalities and make sure you have a business card (even if you are just a student or are unemployed!). Check Vistaprint.com for some great deals on business cards.
Volunteer
Your life might be a bit crazy in these months, but take some time to give back to others who are less fortunate than yourself. You might even learn something. You can try the local homeless shelters, Salvation Army, partner up with your church or school, or set up a can food drive with your neighborhood for the local food pantry. There are so many little ways you can give back to those in need. Plus volunteerism looks awesome on your resume! (BUT, don’t let that be the ONLY reason for doing it…).
Exercise
This season is filled with pastries, appetizers, and candies galore. Don’t let the weeks go by without getting off the sofa to work out. You can join a gym (around New Years many gyms offer great deals), you can buy a pair of weights or workout videos to do in your own home, or just start walking with a friend. Just get up and start somewhere. The winter is the time to get lazy and tired, beat that with the energy you will get from working out. You will definitely feel a difference at work, with more liveliness and less fatigue. Stay tuned for another article about how to keep off weight in the workplace. Eat everything, BUT only in moderation.
Read up
Lastly, curl up with a good book (or laptop) and catch up on some reading that you have been meaning to do all year long… Keep your brain fresh with new ideas! For example,
- Books about the financial crisis
- Books that have been great for 2008
Looks like you have lots of things to do this winter season! Happy Holidays!
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Allison Dagilis is a Training Analyst at a solar energy company, focusing on development of employees' learning. She has traveled and worked overseas, where she focused on international consulting through communications and continuous improvement.
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