23/03/2026
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
New Year is a time of new beginning, a promise of a fresh start and renewal of hope. As the year ends and another emerges people welcomes it with open mind and happiness by reflecting on their lives, acknowledging growth, and embracing new opportunities.
New Year Resolutions are therefore the decisions or promises we make to ourselves to improve in our lives and become a better person. People tends to make a resolution to correct their mistakes and start the new year with a positive mindset. The notion for this resolution is not to impress or oppress people but a decision to strive for greater heights and seize the opportunity to grow.
People make resolutions such as; choosing themselves, expecting less from people, building a career, acquiring skills, Self-actualization, choosing God over all things and academic improvements for students and lots more, but all these need courage, determination and self-discipline to make them stick otherwise they might end up like last year's promises.
Setting a goal is one thing but having the zeal to pursue and actualize it is what truly separates dreamers from achievers. A lot of people give up because they lose motivation or set goals that are too difficult to achieve, forgetting that the key to success is to break it down, stay driven, and keep pushing forward. Small wins build momentum, and progress beats perfection.This trend of goal setting challenges is particularly evident in the context of New Year Resolutions, where enthusiasm often runs high but staying consistent proves difficult.
However, by adopting a more complex approach to goal setting, one can overcome obstacles. Breaking down lofty goals into manageable tasks forsters a sense of accomplishment, fuels motivation and cultivates resilience.
As a New Year progresses, it is this blend of strategic planning, perseverance and adaptability that will ultimately determine the achievement of our goals.
As a self motivated individual, I made a resolution this year to live a purpose driven life by acquiring some skills, countless times, I had wanted to do that which I feel is best for me, I set goals for myself but at the cause of achieving it discouragement crept in. But this year was different, I was determined to actualize my dreams at all costs so I took the bold step, it wasn't easy though because it got to a point I felt discouraged within me, overwhelmed with anxiety and doubts but my willpower and determination kicked in, reminding me that I have a life to live, a dream to actualize, a potential to unlock greatness and I can't do that if I don't stand up and take a step forward and do that which I had wanted to do for years and I'm very much glad and proud that I was able to put my resolutions into action, and my next step is mastering it and leveling up before the year ends.
In life, discouragement, doubts, and apathy have been the major hindrances to achieving our goals, but if only we can break free from those chains and crush those goals with renewed purpose, laser focus, and unshakeable determination we will achieve greatness.
A change we know does not just emerge in a day, it takes gradual process, consistent effort, perseverance and patience to yield results. This timeless truth resonates deeply as we set intentions for the new year, reminding us that transformation is a journey, not a destination. By embracing the power of small steps and staying committed to our goals, we pave the way for meaningful growth and lasting impact. Let's focus on progress, not perfection, and trust the process as we crush our goals this year.
Ujunwa Lilianmelody
