We carry around a lot of baggage, emotions that hover like a dark cloud or a sunny aura. Today is a new day. Live it differently.

Mondays are great days to start a new routine and this will be a short week. Sit for a few minutes this morning and create your "to do" list. (Get a job can't be on your list). Along your job search path you have probably been told to do some things, but, for whatever reason, you've put them off. Add just one to your list this week. Implementing one new strategy and consistently following it for 2-3 weeks could make a difference. Remember, you have to get good at something before you see results.

Are you looking for some ideas?

• Update your LinkedIn profile. Really make it sing!
• Create your VisualCV and add it to your email signature
• Create a Twitter account and start following experts in your field
• Find 25 companies that might need to hire you
• Contact 3 ex-co-workers, vendors, suppliers or clients
• Practice interview answers out loud for 30 minutes
• Attend a professional association meeting
• Attend a new networking group
• Re-craft your cover letter
• Change your resume for every job you apply to
• Read 2 new blogs about job search and look for new suggestions
• Subscribe to newsletters or publications from your industry/occupation

We've all heard the saying, "if you continue to do the same things, you will continue to get the same results". I am not suggesting that you change everything you are doing all at once. Just add one new strategy per week and work it well.