Now, before we tear off another page from the calendar and say goodbye not just to a month but to the entire year, I believe it’s the right moment to revisit our abilities, plans, and aspirations. Let’s make a quiet promise to ourselves for the year ahead - to do certain things better than we have done until now.

True, we are navigating a period clouded by uncertainty and living in an environment that is far from peaceful; such circumstances often intensify anxiety, stress, and tension. And yet, facing reality, delving deeper into our purpose, and gaining clarity about our future direction somehow aligns perfectly with the spirit of the New Year season.

Let me share one simple insight that has helped me break free from needless restlessness: before going to sleep, I gather my positive thoughts, express gratitude for everything I have, reflect on the day behind me, and fall asleep with a plan for the day ahead. This gives me the drive to wake up early with a genuine desire to take action toward my goals.

This routine is reinforced by one essential principle of change management: let go - gently of what needs to be released. Leave the past where it belongs. Preserve what serves you, take small but consistent steps toward meaningful results, and most importantly, prioritize the future on the “shelves” of your mind. To strengthen my willpower, I have turned this ritual into a weekly, monthly, and yearly self-accountability practice. And without any exaggerated effort, I discovered a sense of inner happiness - one that has no ready-made recipe, no universal formula, and no theoretical blueprint.

The simple truth is this: weave an invisible thread between your heart and mind; learn to enjoy even the seemingly insignificant moments; feel, from within, the power of freedom - and recognize that you are the director of your own life.

In short, all that’s left is to call out to ourselves, encourage one another, take a bold step forward, and fully embrace Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless reminder: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

More to come…

Mako Jaoshvili, Positive PsychoconsultantStrategic Communication Professional