London ( CNN ) -- As we prepare to embrace a new year , women have been sharing their plans to improve their work lives in 2013 . We asked women to tell us their career New Year 's resolutions , and you have inspired us with your ideas . Whether they 're big ambitions , a change in attitude or new priorities , the women who contributed know what they want and how to get it . Here are some of our favorite pieces of advice -- we hope you find them helpful too : . Create time for things that are important . Whether it 's creating time for business priorities or life outside work , many wanted to work more efficiently . Amanda Pouchot , founder of The Levo League , an online community of young professional women , said : `` My goal is to be better at prioritizing so that I can leave the office at a reasonable hour and go to the gym . In order to succeed in my job , I need to first take care of myself and be the best I can be . '' On The Levo League discussion board Kristen Andersson said : `` In 2013 , I 'll shift my career into next gear by deliberately setting aside time for the two long-term projects I 've identified . '' Louisa Crook added on Twitter : `` Going to push forward once and for all with focusing on my niche ( content ) and stop taking clients that keep me out of it ! '' Ask for more . Erica , on the CNN comments thread , said : `` Confidence . Even when I 'm not feeling particularly confident , forcing myself to act confident . `` I think it 's important women not be afraid to go after what they want professionally -- which means being direct and asking for that next raise or promotion . This coming year , I will be focusing on squashing that fear . I 'd rather get a hundred 'nos ' than never have asked in the first place . '' Also on the CNN comments , cap said : `` This year I 'm working on being more assertive with my opinions and ideas . Working on my leadership skills and putting myself out there and once I am able to do that , ask for a promotion and pay raise . '' On Levo League , Kat Reilly said : `` My number one goal for 2013 is to ask for more -- to let others know what I want , to go after it and to take action . '' Improve my relationships . Dr Letitia Wright , host of the Wright Place TV Show , in Southern California , got in touch on Twitter to say : `` I plan to leverage my relationships ( better ) in 2013 . Connect on ( a ) deeper level and make things happen for both parties . '' Write a book , or just write . â€ .
Women offer their career resolutions for 2013 . Women contacted us through CNN comments and social media . The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of LZ Granderson.