New Year's resolutions for managers

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Why shouldn't you make 2016 your best year ever? Here are a few tips on valuable resolutions for managers.

- Do something you like and what you are good at every day. You should have fun whatever you do.

- Do something just for yourself every day. Managers usually do things for others. You should, however, not forget about yourself. Take a moment to relax or concentrate on any activity you enjoy. You should feel like you're alive, not only working.

- Praise yourself when you deserve it. People work more productively when they receive recognition. As a manager, you may not have much interaction with your superiors, so don't forget to praise yourself.

- Try to learn something new every day. Stagnating in a routine is easy. Talk with your colleagues, inquire about the trends your competition follows, browse the Internet.

- Build professional contacts. Every month you should attend at least one professional meeting. Actively participate, and try to make the best of the relationships you have with others.

- Show your courage and step out of the comfort zone. Don't try to avoid inconveniences. Do the exact opposite and face them.

- Listen more and talk less. Commit to listening to everything your co-workers say and solve the problems you learn about in this way.

- Plan your task and goals. Use a diary or mobile phone to see your priorities clearly, both short and long term goals.

- Read and learn. Try to read as many professional books, journals and websites as possible in order to constantly develop yourself.

- Find a new hobby. If you've always wanted to try something, try it now. Open a new dimension of your life.

- Take yourself at least a little less seriously. Take time to laugh and find your peace of mind. Have fun with stories about your employees who did something crazy. Respect the small differences among people.

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Article source About HR - part of the About.com website focused on Human Resources
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