Congrats, you’ve achieved this far! You are blessed with another year of a roller coaster ride that is life. But look at the smile that hardly even reaches your eyes. What’s stopping you?I remember reading a book that says, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Do me a favor, make this phrase as your daily reminder now, alongside with your don’t give up mantra.

I know you don’t want that “New Year, new me” chant but I have to remind you of things you, on all accounts, somehow forget when life gets tough.

ON SUCCESS

Whatever you do, do it well. No matter how you lag behind the “success” of other people, remember that you have your own in a more unique way. Don’t give up just because of what someone said. Use that as a motivation to push harder.

ON FAMILY

Remember that your family, above all else, will always have your back, so much when you are on the brink of breaking down and giving up life. You may not have everything you want (okay, let’s not joke around with this one because most of the time you do), but at least you have everything you need.

Treasure all the moments you barely see [and be with] your loved ones because everyone is getting older.

ON LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP

The one you have been praying for, for quite some time actually, is dating the girl who’s feeling the same way for him, so they say. But it’s okay. I know it is sad, but it usually goes away.

God is preparing yours and His plan for who is for you is the best, ayt?

Last year, I told you to try, but you said it is a risk to love. You even asked me, “What if it doesn’t work out?” Baby, what if it does?ON FRIENDS

Your best friend is getting married next year; the other people are busy with their jobs, while the others are in abroad working their asses off. Do you feel old yet?

Yes, babe, it is true that you only meet temporary people on your twenties but you know who the true ones are, those for keeps. It is not easy to be adult because duuuh responsibilities.

But remind your friends that even though you don’t have much time to spend with them anymore, you will always be there with them, virtually, to listen for their life’s share of mishaps and that you are fighting the battles for and with them.ON YOURSELF

There were and are bumps along the road to your dreams, and it’s because of the irrelevant comments of people who don’t even help you get through it. Baby, it’s high time to make yourself a priority. At the end of the day, you are your longest commitment.

Dear you, it’s another year of dream catching and becoming it so go for that law school while consequently finishing the remaining semesters of your master’s degree. Do something today that your future self will thank you for.Travel more. Do not worry about spending too much money, you just have to work harder, earn more, and save bigger. Go for another solo back packing adventure to a place you are not familiar with, and find your worth on the process.

There is more that life has to offer but never ever forget to pray. It’s the shield that never bugs down.

What’s for a new year? I don’t know but Dear self, let your dreams run free.