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Creative Writer | History Student | Learning People and Processes @ Lagos State University
WHAT'S YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?
<p>When we think of New Year resolutions, most people picture big goals like starting a business, buying a phone or laptop, renting an apartment, or mastering a new skill. And while all these are valid, I want to remind you that resolutions don’t always have to be grand or expensive to be meaningful.</p><p><br/></p><p>Take mine, for example. My resolution for 2024 wasn’t about buying anything or ticking off major milestones. It was simple: "to be happy." I wanted to do things that made me genuinely happy, and to start working on my communication skills, which I’ve always struggled with.</p><p><br/></p><p>I’m someone who connects better face-to-face than over texts or calls. I can talk for hours in person, but once it’s a phone or message, the spark disappears. So I wanted to push myself to be more present, even when it’s uncomfortable. And while I didn’t become perfect at it, I’d rate myself a 6.5 out of 10. That’s progress I’m proud of.</p><p><br/></p><p>This year, I also allowed myself to try things I once thought were off-limits— from experimenting with bold makeup looks to exploring acting, from finally getting that pair of loafers I’d been hyping for so long, to wearing press-on nails even if it raised some eyebrows in my very Christian home. All of it was me choosing joy, in small and personal ways.</p><p><br/></p><p>Of course, there were mistakes too, especially financially. In the name of “treating myself,” I made some poor money decisions that I’m still paying for. But even that taught me something: happiness without balance isn’t sustainable.</p><p><br/></p><p>So as you think about 2025 and what your resolution might be, don’t feel pressured to come up with a huge list. Maybe your goal is simply to build self-confidence, or to speak up more. Maybe it’s to be more financially disciplined, or to let yourself rest. Maybe it’s just to be happy and that alone is enough.</p><p><br/></p><p>New Year resolutions don’t have to be loud. Sometimes, the quiet ones are the most powerful.</p>
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