As each year ends, many of us feel like we’ve fallen short of our goals. We focus on what we didn’t achieve and start seeing ourselves as failures. While some choose to distract themselves with celebrations and fun, others take this time to reflect and make promises for a better future. They aim to work on self-clarity, growth, and becoming a better version of themselves in the new year. This mix of regret and hope is something we all experience. But maybe the real success lies in not giving up and having the courage to keep trying year after year.
What we often overlook is the effort we’ve poured into everything we did this year. We fail to show ourselves gratitude for enduring struggles, surviving tough times, and pushing forward even when everything seemed to fall apart. It’s not just about achievements—it’s about recognizing our resilience and the strength it took to simply keep going.
As we step into a new year, it’s easy to get swept away by resolutions and plans, aiming for bigger and better achievements. But before we race ahead, let’s pause and acknowledge the strength it took to navigate the past year. Every challenge we faced, every obstacle we overcame, and even the moments we thought we would break but didn’t—all of these deserve recognition. Isn’t it?
A new year isn’t just a reset button; it’s a continuation of growth, a chance to build on the foundation we have already laid. It’s a time to embrace self-compassion, set intentions instead of rigid goals, and focus on progress over perfection. The beauty of new beginnings lies in their unpredictability, offering us hope and endless possibilities.
This year, let’s promise to be kinder to ourselves. Let’s celebrate the small wins and cherish the lessons in our failures.
The new year is not about changing who we are; rather, it’s about becoming more aligned with who we are meant to be.
Let us all raise a toast to embracing the journey with gratitude, courage, and a heart full of hope.
– Avni Katakkar
About The Author:
Avni Katakkar (Founder Member, StoryScrapers) is a technologist by qualification and writer by passion. She is an avid reader, and a poet at heart. Avni is a freelance content writer, and a professional, acclaimed storyteller. She is recognised and celebrated as a storyteller by the renowned IIT Bombay.