A vast body of research shows that most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January. Your actions during the first 30 days of the year will set you up for success or put you in the 80% of people who give up on their goals far too soon. To help you stick with your personal and professional development goals in 2022, do one of these three things this month.

1. Sign up for a program.

A recent study from LinkedIn Learning shows that while 94% of employees believe making time for learning has career benefits, nearly half say they don’t have time to prioritize it during the day. Make 2022 the year you make time for what’s important to you. HCAF offers a variety of continuing education and professional development courses for home care professionals that can enhance their skills and expertise. From clinical and quality matters to sales, marketing, leadership, and everything in between, our programs span every area of expertise and experience level. Register for a program this month, even if it is one being held later in the year, so you don’t lose sight of your learning and development goals.

See the upcoming event schedule here or visit HomeCareLearn.com to access on-demand training from any internet-enabled device.

2. Make time for self-care.

In survey after survey, home care professionals report that self-care to prevent burnout is a top priority and desperately needed focus area, yet this need routinely falls down the priority list. Commit to making this the year self-care becomes less about talk and more about action. Access one of our self-care-focused programs that forces you to carve out a few hours for yourself and your mental health to be a better leader for those you manage and serve.

Suggested programs:

• Stability Rules: Behavioral Leadership for Long-Lasting Success
  
• Clinical Management: Relax & Reboot
• Surviving the Director of Nursing Position
• Servant Leadership: Learning to Lead From Behind!

3. Invest in your team.

Growth and impact aren’t just personal; it starts with your entire team and organization. In addition to your personal learning goals, make a commitment to help your team strengthen their capacity and confidence. Sign them up for a continuing education and professional development program, or explore a custom training program personalized for your team. Most employees (92%) say the right kind of formal workplace engagement positively affects their job engagement and leads to stronger job retention.

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