By Danny Maddox

Your last day at work means so much more than you imagine. It affords moments of reflection, being thankful for experiences, and a good-bye to friends who otherwise have become part of one's everyday life. Going away with a good feeling sets a tone for future relationships in a positive way.

Most important things: Wrap up your responsibilities. Not doing so or not fulfilling promises could only add a little more unnecessary stress for your coworkers, or even worse, place a blot on the professional image. Suppose you do this by seeing to it that you tie up all loose ends and leave everything properly arranged—it shows respect for the team and reflects well on you.

Another aspect of your last day should be the farewell that you give to your colleagues. This regards to appreciation of help and commitment to communicate that you have enjoyed working with them. It might be hard to say goodbye, but the gesture is very important because it helps to assure your friends that you have not gotten the wrong impression from you regarding them. Nothing can be more hurting than to see your colleague fade, pass into darkness, with no sound of goodbye, after the long period that you have been together.

Never forget that the last day is the day for looking into the future. Think of the skills acquired and the lessons learned. It will help one to move on to new challenges with confidence. Knowing that you have spent time on it is very important and makes up strong support for self-motivation.

Essentially, it's not just farewell but a milestone for your career. Embrace and make it count, regret nothing.