For many of us, a new year comes with new challenges, some of these challenges bearing a facade of ‘new’ even though they might be tests we failed in 2016 and who knows, maybe even 2015.
It’s a common ideology we share as we enter the month of January that THIS year will be bigger, better and bolder!
As an avid social media user, I have seen a certain post doing the rounds on New Year’s Eve with reference to 1 January being the first blank page of a 365 page book.
Even though this to some may seem to be the ideal opportunity to start over, let’s not forget that writers sometimes make mistakes.
Some of these include:
Trying too hard.
Gradually ease into 2017 and outline your priorities, steadily work towards the goals that you have set for yourself, how does the old cliché go, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a hypothetical 365 page book’.
Spelling mistakes.
You are not perfect and no one is, stumbling blocks, whether in your personal life or in your place of employment, are part of life and these things are bound to happen, it’s how you recover from these mistakes that sets you apart.
Staying objective.
Even though you are the author of your book, do not make it all about yourself this year, be kind to people, treat them well, be more forgiving and lend a hand.
If we can change our own hearts, we’ll make a big difference in the coming year.
Giving up easily.
Writing is not child’s play and can oftentimes be hard work, but take time to look back over your writing and you’ll see your improvements.
Take pride in small victories along the way and continue to better yourself.
Remember that if you’re book is not a bestseller this year, you always have January 2018 to start writing again.
May you have a prosperous new year and may your book inspire others.
