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At the beginning of the new year it may be overwhelming and difficult to stick with your resolutions, especially with everyone telling you what to do or how they are doing it better. Don’t fall into the trap of setting lofty goals that will never be accomplished. Instead, set realistic resolutions that can help benefit your work life.

First, make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you see what to improve on, what you are already doing well and how you can utilize these strengths. Second, think long-term about your career goals. Where do you see yourself next year, in five years and 10 years? Third, be present in the workplace. Don’t just show up to the office and try to get through the day. Make the most out of each day, be productive and positive. Little changes can make a difference too. Consider updating your resume, going to networking opportunities and taking classes on subjects that interest you or will help boost your career.

Simple resolutions made out of the office could ultimately help your career. Try to add 30 minutes to an hour of physical activity to your schedule at least three days a week, even if it means taking a quick walk on your lunch break. Do things you enjoy after work and on the weekends. Maybe pick up a new hobby or activity, or simply explore what your city has to offer. If changing your eating habits seems unattainable, MSU offers a six session course, How to Eat, on Thursdays in the Olin Health Center. The course teaches mindful techniques to bring awareness to eating without judgment. For more information on How to Eat, or other Health4U courses, visit Health4U.msu.edu.

Setting New Year’s resolutions shouldn’t be a hassle. Think about how you want to progress as a professional and make simple changes to help kick-start your new year.

Want to get a jump on your fitness related New Year’s resolutions? We have some exciting news that will help! This month, there is a Fit and Festive promotion running which will cut the price of fitness assessments in half for any faculty or staff member. These assessments are conducted through the SPARTANfit program at Student Health Services.

For only $20, you will receive a comprehensive assessment of your current fitness level and an individually tailored three-month fitness plan

During the comprehensive assessment, a series of resting and exercise measurements helps to establish your fitness baseline. This baseline will be used to set goals, monitor performance and assess progress throughout your fitness program. After your fitness baseline is determined, you will meet with a SPARTANfit staff member to discuss the results of your fitness profile. Together, you will create a personalized three-month, goal-oriented fitness plan.

Remember, you can only receive the reduced rate of $20 during the month of December. There are a limited number of appointments available, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible! If you want to schedule an appointment or need more information, contact Sarah Kort at sarah.kort@hc.msu.edu or 517-353-7868. For additional information about these fitness assessments, click here.

This week we are highlighting an Engineer Architect II (posting #4484) with the Infrastructure Engineering and Architectural SVCS. This position will provide project leadership and oversite planning, design, construction and renovation of campus building systems. Duties associated with this position include but are not limited to managing design consultants and constructors. The selected candidate will serve as project manager or team member on collaborative design teams on campus and as owner’s representative in leading the team to resolve complex planning, design and construction issues. Other duties will involve working at construction sites. This position will engage in High Performance, leading edge practices, which are Innovative in their approach to increased Stewardship and Service Excellence.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

The Michigan State Benefits Fair is here again and will be held at the Breslin Center. For three days, benefits vendor representatives and MSU Human Resources staff members will be available to answer any questions that faculty, staff or retirees may have about insurance, retirement or other benefits. Computers will also be available for enrollment assistance.

The dates and times for the Benefits Fair are as follows:

October 11, noon to 6 p.m.

October 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 13, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free flu shots are being offered once again this year for eligible faculty, staff, retirees and their dependents. To find out more, click here. Chair Massages are also offered courtesy of the Health4U program.

Read more about the vendors who are attending this year’s Benefits Fair and find information about parking here.

This week we are highlighting a University Academic Event Coordinator (posting #3967) with the Office of the Provost. This position will report to the Associate Provost for Academic Services and Enrollment Management and the Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Human Resources to plan, manage and oversee university-wide academic events, programs, seminars, etc. Examples of such events include commencement exercises, University Convocation, and the Scholarship Recognition Program. This position will interact with faculty, staff, students, and many other groups in order to promote the university and coordinate events. Desired qualifications for a candidate include knowledge of university policies and procedures, excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and excellent grammar, writing, editing and proofreading skills.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current posting, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

With the school year coming to a close, K-12 students are dreaming of what they’ll get to do this summer. Luckily for them, MSU offers just about every variety of summer camp under the moon for them to participate in! Check out Spartan Youth for student opportunities this summer: everything from Filmmaking to Ice Skating, Poetry Writing to Video Game Design, Rock Camp to Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing and many more exciting programs will be held at MSU! A host of language-learning camps, such as German, Hebrew, and Japanese are also being offered, no experience necessary!

If your student is an athlete, be sure to take a look at Sports Camps at MSU to keep them moving through the summer! There are individual sign ups or whole teams can go together, and there are opportunities for younger players as well as varsity athletes.

Remember that not all camps are residential, so some will require your student to be picked up and dropped off each day. Many sign ups are already open, so make sure you secure a spot before MSU’s exciting camps fill up!