Shockingly, it’s only another day just as every other day. Beyond the euphoria, nothing is different, nothing changes. It’s a mere social construction- another day on the calendar.  You’re free to be excited just as I am, but do not be deceived in any way.

First, RETHINK.

You cannot continue in the same old ways and expect a different or new result. You need to make deep reflections to see how the techniques we’ve been applying to issues have been unyielding then, take a whole new approach. It is not to say that the past should be neglected, rather it should serve as some sort of foundational yardstick for the future.

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard

Secondly, BE AWARE

Life/things do not just happen. Irrespective of whatever you believe in, there is some sort of supernatural underpinnings to every occurrence. Interestingly, you play a part in it. It is time you wake from your sleep and know that you have a vital role to play in whatever your wish is for the new year.

“The price of greatness is responsibility”

-Winston Churchill

Thirdly, ACT.

Whatever good and beautiful things you want from the year, it goes beyond lip sayings and your written resolutions. I am not a fan of making yearly resolutions, if it works for you, keep it up. It does not mean I don’t have goals for the year. Do whatever works best for you, your resolutions, your set goals and all. Just Act.  

Remember, a real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided.

-Tony Robbins

In addition, BE YOU.

In the course of achieving your goals, be sure you are not comparing yourself to others as this kill silently. Go on your own pace even though you don’t want to be complacent. Just as different people go on the same bus, not everyone alights at the same bus stop. Regardless of your stop, be thankful for you.

I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.

-Henry Rollins

Finally, JUST LIVE.

Live, just live. Irrespective of the circumstance just breathe and live. The past is gone, make use of its lessons. The future is yet to come, prepare for it. The now is all you have, make it count, live in the now.

Neither dwell in the past nor be clouded by the worries of the future. Today is enough for success.

-Tobi Oloyede

HAPPY NEW YEAR