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Take Action for a Meaningful Year

Oge Austin-Chukwu

A New Year often brings the excitement of fresh beginnings and the hope for new opportunities. But it can also come with a sense of pressure as we start thinking about what we need to do to make our hopes for 2025 a reality. While good intentions and well-thought-out plans are a great start, the truth is, nothing will happen unless we take action.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by thoughts like, “What if I can’t pull this off?”“What if all my effort is wasted?”, or “Do I even have what it takes?” These kinds of doubts can stop us in our tracks if we let them.

That’s why I love the quote from Goethe: “Whatever you do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” Instead of letting ourselves get stuck in "what ifs," we need to create the best plan we can with the resources we have—and then act. Take one small step, make one change, and keep moving forward.

This is why I’m so passionate about coaching. It’s all about progress—taking steps from where you are now to where you want to be. Sure, you might make a few mistakes along the way, but mistakes don’t have to be setbacks. If you treat them as opportunities to learn, they can actually help you grow. Yes, you might discover a few weaknesses, lose some relationships, or feel like giving up at times. But you might also uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, form new connections, and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

So why not make this year one where you live life to the fullest? Stretch yourself, because growth only happens when you push beyond your comfort zone. Try things you’ve dreamed about but never dared to pursue. You might just end up with more than you bargained for—in the best way possible. Whatever you decide to do, aim to live and grow more this year. And if nothing else, you’ll have some amazing stories to tell by the end of it.


Tips for a More Successful Year


  • Set Goals That Matter Forget resolutions. Instead, set goals that are meaningful to you. Ask yourself why achieving them matters and what they’ll bring to your life.

  • Take Action Instead of Overthinking Spending too much time thinking can hold you back. Taking action—even small steps—can fuel your motivation and confidence.

  • Learn From Past Mistakes Don’t let past failures discourage you. Use them as lessons, and then try again with the benefit of experience.

  • Set Deadlines for Yourself Give yourself realistic deadlines to act on your plans, and try to stick to them. Deadlines keep you focused and moving forward.

  • Write Down Your Goals Putting your goals in writing makes them feel more real. Plus, it’s satisfying to check them off as you achieve them.

  • Find an Accountability Partner Share your goals with someone you trust and ask them to help keep you accountable. Having someone in your corner can make all the difference.


Finally, don’t forget to reward yourself for any progress—big or small. Celebrating your wins keeps you motivated and reminds you that every step forward counts. Here’s to making 2025 your best year yet!





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