New Year, New Me, pretty catchy, right? 

Many of us probably said it at least once in our lives, whether we were joking or being serious to our friends and family.

Indeed, the New year is the time of all resolutions and changes, a time for a fresh start. It is a moment where you and I decide that enough is enough, and this year is the one for change. We’re are looking forward to improving our daily lives and becoming the best version of ourselves.

But in all reality, who are we doing it for? Is it for us or everybody else? Is it a facade or a real will for change?

We can all attest that it is a new year, but it is really a new us? What makes us think we will not have the same habit as last year?

You’ll probably say, “But this time, this is it!” 

Well, I am sure you mean it, but if it was so easy to do so and if it only relied on our will, why do we struggle to actually make a change?

Some would say, “If you wanted to, you would.” But, I’d like to disagree.

Let’s talk about it…

Every year, month, or day is not going to be good; there are ups and downs, and I like to say that it is part of the beauty of life.

Gaining confidence and knowledge of ourselves is the way for “a better us.” We must be proactive in our self-improvement to see results, or we might as well lay in our beds forever (you guessed it, it’s not what we want AT ALL.)

We should ask ourselves, “Am I ready to be better?” because even if you want it really hard, it might not be enough. 

Indeed, becoming a better version of yourself requires sacrifices. Wanting better for ourselves sounds good, but it can taste bitter, and you and I should be really to face that reality.

Ask yourself these questions:

• Am I ready to face my past trauma, my pains, and fears?

• Am I ready to put myself first, respect the boundaries set for myself and stop living for other people?

• Am I ready to forgive myself and those who hurt me and finally move on with my life?

• Am I ready to invest in myself and not let the opinion of others stop me?

• Am I ready to stop letting fear rob me of my potential? 

• Am I ready to let go of my destructive ways?

We should reflect on these questions to effectively start our changing process and live up to that famous catchphrase.

Overcoming our bad habits is an ongoing journey; the renewing of our minds is essential to do so effectively. Sometimes we might think we’re ready for change, but we might not be mentally there yet. 

So if you want to make some change, you’re going to put in work, whether it is physically or mentally, or even both, but don’t worry, you’re not alone; we’ll get it done together.

This path can be rocky; we might fall short at times, but what we should not do is give up, but wake up, try again and try harder.

We tend to let our worries suffocate us and take away our vision and plan. Still, it is essential to realize that we will always encounter surprises (good or bad) along the way. Still, we can’t let the unexpected serve as an excuse to procrastinate and let ourselves down.

Many fail to realize that every day is an opportunity to make a change. 

Sometimes to actually achieve your goals, you must take it one day at a time. Don’t set unrealistic objectives; it will put you at a disadvantage. You don’t want to take more than you can chew because consistent improvement is what we want.

“Consistent progress. Learn and improve every day. You’ll always look back and be thankful for the effort that you put into yourself.” – Unknown

This journey might be longer than expected, but I’m sure you feel it; it’s going to be worth it! You will never regret wanting more for yourself.

Because I can assure you, 365 days later, you don’t want to regret your inaction throughout the year. You don’t want to catch yourself looking at the mirror and realizing that this year was again “New year, Same me.”

Don’t be shy. Let’s talk about it.

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