The Mama Perspective

As we’re in the last few days of December, some people set new year resolutions or maybe try to reinvent themselves with the “New year, new me.”

Instead of aspiring to become an entirely new person, I’m aiming towards becoming a stronger version of myself and that means being happier too.

Life is an unpredictable journey, filled with highs and lows. The idea of embracing the new year with resilience means that whatever opportunities or challenges come my way, I’ll face them with as much strength as possible.

Strength doesn’t come from erasing the past or discarding who we were; it’s born out of learning, adapting, and growing from experiences. Reflecting on the lessons of the past year has given me a lot to think about. Every tough time as unfortunate as it might seem at the time, is a chance to learn, and any little or big achievement is something to be celebrated.

In becoming a more resilient version of myself, I’ll need to focus on building positive habits, and that means a positive mindset rather than reacting with negative thoughts or dreaded worry. Rather than setting resolutions that result in a huge shift in identity, I’m giving myself the chance to make small steps to become a happier version of myself.

As we’re close to the new year, I’m going to carry this positivity with me and hopefully pass it onto someone else too. Let’s embrace having a different perspective on whatever comes our way. Remember how lucky you are to try – to be stronger, resilient, and happy.

So, here’s to the new year – an opportunity to face challenges with new strength, to learn from the past, and finding a version of ourselves that is not entirely new but undeniably stronger.