What Story Will You Write in 2025?

Hi everyone. This is my first time writing in 2025. Alhamdulillah, 2024 was a year that changed me in ways I never expected. It wasn’t always easy throughout the year, but I can say it was a year of growth and the best character development I’ve experienced so far.

A year can change a person.

A year may seem short, but when you look back, you will realize how much can happen in just twelve months. 

At first, I thought I hadn’t achieved much in 2024. I felt like I was just surviving. 

Until I opened my journal and began to reflect. I realized that the little things and quiet achievements were actually so important. They may not have seemed significant at the time, but they all added up to something bigger. 

Small progress is still progress.

Every step, no matter how small, is worth celebrating.

I also noticed that, for everything that happened in 2024, I've changed. The person I was at the start of the year was not the same as the person I am now. 

And that's okay. Because change is part of growing up and part of the journey. 

I loved who I was, but I’ve learned to love who I am now, even with all the changes.

This year, my word of choice is "focus"

For me, 2025 is going to be a year focused on writing and research. I’ve started working on a few drafts for research articles, and I’m hopeful that some of them will be accepted and published in top journals.

And along with these articles, I will also be working hard on my thesis. Right now, I’m making the most of my time by writing whenever I can. Time is valuable, and I want to use it wisely. 

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Last but not least, I am leaving this message for you.

Life may not always be easy, and there will be moments when you doubt yourself, but I want you to remember that you are so much stronger than you think.

Don’t let doubts or fears hold you back.

No matter where you are on your journey, you are never alone, and I am here cheering for you with all my heart. Keep going, keep believing, and never forget that you are enough, just as you are.

And I pray that this year brings you peace, love, and the strength to achieve all your goals and dreams. Happy New Year, everyone!