Think about New Year’s resolutions and few old standards always come to mind: lose10 pounds … quit smoking … spend more time at home. But, with work occupying at least a third of our lives, it makes sense to develop some career-focused resolutions too.

Your career is important, and making resolutions related to your work can have a major impact on your overall well-being. Here are six job-oriented goals that may help breathe new life into your career this year.

1.   Reassess your career.
Do you still have the same career aspirations that you did last year? Do you still see your company as a place where you can grow and be challenged? Take time out to answer these questions—and then develop a plan based on your answers.

2.   Take responsibility for building your career.
Only you are responsible for developing your career goals and then identifying the steps to help you achieve those goals. But you can initiate a conversation with your manager about your goals, and seek assistance in identifying opportunities that will help you grow over the next 12 months.

3.   Bring back that lovin’ feeling.
Resolve that, this year, you are going to find a career that you are passionate about. If your current job has lost its luster, sit down and list all the things you once loved about it. Can you make changes to recover that passion—or do you need to start fresh in a new endeavor? You will be more successful if you love what you are doing and look forward to going to work each day.

4.   Review your overall compensation package.
Are you being paid what you're worth? This is a good time to do a market assessment and find out what others in your area are getting paid for similar work. Don’t over-value yourself, but don’t sell yourself short either.

5.   Invest in your career.
No matter how much experience you have, it’s important to keep learning. Continue to grow and discover new ideas that can improve your work and increase your value as an employee. If training opportunities are not offered by your employer, take ownership of your career and invest in development on your own.

6.   Create a personal network.
Make a list of all the people you would call today if you were looking for a job or needed a reference. This should include current and former employers, friends, professors, mentors, professional groups and relatives. Make a commitment to stay in touch with them on a regular basis through formal and informal means. Build your network and keep it alive.

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. Make sure you start your year well by making a few great career resolutions—and then sticking with them!