There's this sudden wave of motivation everywhere everytime a new year starts. People tell each other "it will be a new year and a new me" as if that's some of kind of magic willpower that clicks on January 1st. When I hear the phrase "near year, new me", I usually smile because while I'm not one to write out a huge list of things I want to change in my life, I enjoy the feeling of a fresh starts that comes with each new year.
I wouldn't say I have any special plan or big goal written down already. I just want to make it through the year comfortably. There was much I learned this past year that stretched me (mentally, emotionally and even physically). It was year that tested my limit, that made me want to hide and not come out until the next year. Things eventually turned around though.
Instead of putting pressure on myself this year and allowing anyone or anything to put pressure on me, I have decided to take a different approach. I will not be trying to attain perfection nor will I be establishing too-big-for-me goals that will create the illusion that I am behind if I do not reach those goals quickly enough. What I am looking for is peace and stability and to follow the course of time and events and not feel that I must hurry to accomplishment everything.
I do not think about making a dramatic shift in my life whenever I think about a fresh start, but rather a complete remake of my approach to life. Which is why, moving my and attention to what makes life peaceful for me, let me rest when things are too much, and allow me to say no to things that does not sit well with me is what I want to do.
In 2025, I was constantly overthinking and worrying about things that are yet to happen. But I find that nearly half of the things I was stressed about were ultimately either didn't happen or there were not as big of an issue as I initially believed they would be, when I thought back on the year. Therefore, I would like to continue this year with less urgency and allow myself to follow the pace that is comfortable for me at this time. One might just need a little faith, a little positive thinking to make it happen for them. The year might surely have its ups and downs, both good and bad. I just want to handle them with calmness this time.
With all said... the year had just started, and I intend to make it a gentle year without letting whatever overwhelm me because I know I can get through whatever happens, step by step, instead of getting overwhelmed and feeling the need to beat myself up for it.
This is my entry to the indiaunited prompt for the week.
Thanks for reading...
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