Introduction

Welcome to my inaugural blog post at Miss Olivia’s Change Diaries and a Happy New Year to all of you! 👋🏽

Delaying the Dream

Previously, I’ve held back on creating this platform for various reasons. Making an endless list 📝 of excuses to justify why I couldn’t pursue it. ❌

Past attempts leading to failure.

Lack of time. 🕰️ 

Feeling technologically inept. 💻

Intimidated by my lack of grammatical expertise and journalistic skills. ✒️

Reflecting on Unmet Goals: A Conscious Decision

As 2023 🗓️ drew to a close, I paused to reflect on an unsuccessful year and my unaccomplished goals, making a conscious decision to not only set new goals but to also carry over some unfinished ones. (I openly admit to not achieving all of last years goals), which did sting initially.

Venturing into Unchartered Territory: Lessons from Failure

Nevertheless, I’ll share one of my failures, I attempted a v-log to share my life’s journey 🛣️ on social media, showcasing my accomplishments, failures and lessons learnt. However, I quickly found myself overwhelmed by the pressure of creating consistent content and eventually I QUIT. 

Acknowledging Vulnerability: A Key to Improvement

A major revelation from 2023 was recognising and acknowledging my profound embarrassment 😳 issue – an area I am keen to improve on in 2024! Gradually exposing myself to manageable levels of embarrassment by writing and sharing blog entries is a good place to start.

Accountability and Self Reflection: Lessons From Setbacks

Why am I sharing this information with you? 

Firstly, it’s partly a selfish act to hold myself accountable – by my own words. Committing me to attempt to build this platform 🚉 for at least 1 year. 

Secondly, I wish to emphasise the importance of self reflection and awareness. Identifying and addressing personal issues promptly is crucial to prevent them from hindering personal growth and fulfilment. Deal with them proactively. 

Lastly, failing doesn’t mean permanent defeat. Identifying and learning 👩🏻‍🏫 from past issues, missteps and rectifying them can pave the way for success at a later attempt📈.

Concluding Reflections: Striving Amid Imperfections

In conclusion, the attributes and skills needed to achieve your goal/s 🏆 are within reach. Being ruthlessly honest with yourself about imperfections, and acknowledging the qualities required for improvement might be challenging, yet it a vital step. Others may read this and believe self awareness sounds easy, but ‘tearing’ yourself apart to identify your flaws is difficult and can be uncomfortable. 

If you have a 2024 goal that you’re hesitant to share because of self doubt or fear 😰 of other peoples reactions. 

Either; 

1 You have the wrong people in your circle ⭕️ .

Or,

2 It’s a YOU 👉🏼 problem and like me you have a personal struggle with believing that you can achieve the unimaginable.  

Which might be what stops you. 

Reflect, be self aware and develop steps to overcome those insecurities.

Closing Thoughts: Inspiration on the Journey

I hope these insights resonate and serve as inspiration✨ on your own journey of growth and self discovery. For further insight and assistance with self- improvement why not read Atomic Habits by James Clear.

MOCD