Lose Weight, Quit Drinking, Go To The Gym

It's that time again. The time when we make solemn resolutions to do better in several dimensions, even while secretly knowing that we have an approximately 2% chance of following through and sustaining these annual pledges.

Opportunities and alternatives abound. Depending on where you are in your career, where you are in your organization, and where you are geographically, think about these kinds of things as you prepare to take on 2016 in a hand-to-hand struggle.

Find a mentor or advisor to help you plan and execute your next stage plans.

Pay it back by becoming a mentor for someone junior.

Get active in your local CSCMP Roundtable - attend, participate, become an officer, and lead. Find a way to attend the Annual Global Conference this year - no excuses.

Do more than your job; do it in the context of how it helps the business; do it in a way that makes you visible.

Build your personal professional network; don't wait until you need to find a job.

Balance family life with work demands.

And, yes, lose weight, stop drinking, and go to the gym. Your mind can't do its best if your body isn't at its best.