We’re heading towards the end of 2024; a new year is approaching. Whether you hit all your goals this year or didn’t quite tick off everything you wanted, a fresh year means a new start. It could be that you have a new career on the horizon, or perhaps you’re looking to do better in the job you’re already in. No matter what it is, you can do many things to smash your career goals in 2025 and get the job satisfaction you crave. Keep on reading this article to find out more and get inspired. 

Set realistic expectations and steps

The first thing you need to do to succeed is to set realistic expectations for yourself and the steps you’ll take to get there. You can do so many things with this, including writing down what you want to achieve, such as getting a specific pay rise within a timeframe or getting a promotion. Speak to your manager and find out the steps or things you need to do for this, and then work out how you can realistically achieve this and when you want to do it. Having a goal makes it more motivational to achieve it.

Find tools that can help you succeed

There are many tools out there that can help you smash your career goals, from things you can use at work to those that can better you when out and about. We recommend listening to Better@Work, designed to help you feel better at work and in life. You can also use planning tools to help you schedule your days and Sleep apps so you arrive at work feeling fresh and motivated to start the day.

Reflect on what you’re currently doing and what can change

There are always ways we can improve how we work, so look at what you’re currently doing and see if there are things you can improve. Are there things you do, such as getting easily distracted or procrastinating when you should be working? Are you not as organized as perhaps you should be? Look at what you’re currently doing and see how you can sort this to make it better at work. 

These are just a few top tips that can help you smash your career goals in 2025. There are twelve months ahead of you, just ready and waiting for you to make the most of them and do your best. Whether you’re looking to do better at your job or do something new, this should hopefully give you the confidence to go out there and make the most of it. What are some top tips for smashing your career goals in 2025? Let us know in the comments below; we’d love to hear from you. 

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Michael Levitt Chief Burnout Officer

Michael D. Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout consulting firm. He is a Keynote speaker on The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and Burnout. He is the host of the Breakfast Leadership show, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, a Fortune 500 consultant, and author of his latest book BURNOUT PROOF.