I grew so much over the past twelve months. My confidence has been boosted, I've found more mental clarity, achieved a lot, and laughed an awful lot more! Overall, it's been a really good year. I'm feeling very blessed.
Let's start with measurable progress. I started university, which for me was a big challenge. I'm still struggling with it but I think everyone finds it at least a little bit difficult, so that's okay. Next, I've progressed hugely in terms of my writing (or at least, I think I have!). I got sent to a festival as part of a press team, which was a dream come true! I wasn't paid for it, but it was wonderful to experience interviewing bands for the first time, as well as being in a different environment and adapting my writing style/format. Amazing. On top of this, I've had other ace writing opportunities which I never even dreamed of! Pretty darn great.
I've also gotten braver - or at least better at pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I've been to so many gigs by myself since February and met some brilliant friends. Wonderful! I've also tried to drive to some different places and just generally push myself to get out if I want to (even if my anxious brain is saying "no") because I end up having a nice time. Baby steps still count towards progress!
In terms of mental clarity, it's only recently that things feel much better, but it's been small steps over the past year and a half to build myself back up. I'm trying to remember that one bad moment does not make a bad day. Living, learning, and working in a new place is helping, I think. I'm no longer stuck in one place.
I want this year to see an upward trend in my positive mental attitude. Baby steps, but (hopefully!) not backwards. I want to find joy in little things and do good for others with no expectation of getting anything out of it.
I also want to read more! I read 14 books in 2018, and have set my GoodReads challenge to 15 this year, with the hopes of completing it! My link is here if anyone is a book person.
Spread some love in 2019, and take care of yourselves. Laugh a lot. Things will be okay x
So glad to hear that you learned a lot in 2018 and improved your writing! I feel like 2018 was a year of growth for me, too, even with some hard stuff earlier in the year. I hope your 2019 is so wonderful! :)
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