It's the 3rd day of the year and it's still new even though I jokingly said yesterday that the year is already going to an end. Lol
In December last year, I told my brother to get me 5 big diaries for different purposes. One would be for gratitude record, another for my investment records, another would be for "ideas" jotted down, etc. I wanted to take on a different route this new year, and when the diaries arrived, I began work by specifying each of them which would be for this and that.
For the gratitude diary, I realized that it would be good for me to start writing down what I'm grateful for, no matter how small it is so I can always reflect on them whenever I am praying and when it feels as if I want to start feeling sad for things I haven't yet received. A deacon in my church actually suggested we start doing that because in doing so, we would be grateful for the little we have, in other words, be content with what we have and also to be aware of what God has done so that we don't feel ungrateful.
Also, I want to start keeping track of my investment progress; the ones I am into, so I will always be aware of when it's time to take profits. I bought some shares last year, and while the company are keeping their records, I should also do that manually to keep me updated on whatever transaction I am doing.
Those are parts of the things I intend to do this year. For the things I used to do last year 2024 and do not want to do this year, I've made up my mind about my loan to people, especially close friends. Imagine a friend who has owed me #15,000 since last year January and only paid 5k out of it. I could have forgotten about it, but I don't want to, especially with the situation surrounding it. I asked her in December, and she said she would pay once she gets the money she's expecting. I left it that way and do not want to keep asking, but I've made up my mind not to make such mistakes this year.
It isn't as if I don't know the rule that you shouldn't loan money you aren't ready to let go, but there are times I love when people stick to their promises and not let me start feeling bad for doing it. This is why I have decided to be careful and not loan what I wouldn't want to forget in case such a thing happens. People will want to take advantage of you, but they forget that you are also trying to cope and manage your life with what you have. Not everyone will understand how important it is to be trustworthy.
Another thing I did in 2024, which I do not want to commit to, this year, is doing things not in my favour or that it won't be worth it. Just like the lessons I was taking these children last year, I was the one who allowed the parents to give me whatever was in their hearts because I was receiving a monthly allowance as a corper then, but imagine when they tipped me #2000 for two kids for the month.
Since I allowed it, I wouldn't be trying such this year. With this, I have made a plan to talk to the parents and let them know of the new development and if they can't afford the pay, then it's the end because if I want to take on being a private tutor, I should get something worth my time and not what I would be feeling regretful about.
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Won't you like to get me a diary like this? Because why would you have five. Anyways I want us to monitor the financial diary together please.
Go and buy yours 😀
Yes, that financial aspect is very important 👏
Sounds like you have some great plans for 2025, and are well set up to go for them! Keep it up! A gratitude diary and investment diary are always a good idea! 😉👍🏻
!INDEED
!HOPE
Yes, I'm all in again this new year but taking on a new approach to things. Thank you so much ✌️
I am loving the idea of this diary..I think it's still very early to key in..nice one babe
As for what you are dropping... please stick to it.. you aren't father Christmas 🤦
Exactly. I will stick to it and work more on saving more this year. Thanks, mama 😘
You are going to have a lot of work, 5 journals to write means having a lot of time to dedicate to it. I imagine you sitting at a desk writing your diaries, I would like to see you, it seems like a pleasant and relaxing scene, for some reason that I don't know, I feel that that would calm my nerves and give me peace of mind.
But I want to tell you that I think it's great that you are so organized and that I want you to achieve all your goals in 2025, I think it's great that you have everything planned, organized people are always successful. :)
Yes, I would be sticking to those goals in my diaries because I made such decision and wouldn't just let those diaries sit idly without doing anything with them.
Thank you, @manclar for your beautiful comment and encouragement ❤️
I congratulate you for having so much strength of decision, you are a very strong woman!
And I thank you for giving me the tremendous honor of having a princess respond to my comments, very grateful to you, your highness.
Hahaha 😀 thank you, too
Such a thoughtful way to start the year! Keeping a gratitude diary is a beautiful practice that helps us focus on the positives in life. I also admire your resolve to set boundaries and make wiser financial decisions this year. Wishing you a fulfilling and prosperous journey in 2025
I appreciate your kind comment on my post. Thanks so much. Wishing you the best of the year 2025, too. Hugs 🫂
Big hugs and a fabulous year
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I love the different routes you are taking in 2025; the dairy part makes me remember my dairy that has been sitting idle inside my bag; maybe it's time it gets to work.
Please set boundaries and stick to them, it's the right way to keep certain people who might take advantage away.
I wish you an amazing 2025 Princess ❣️
Yes oo. Let it get to work ASAP. This year must be a different one.
Thank you for your words, I appreciate it 🙏 ❤️
So, you want to do some change in this new year and I think it's good. In case of giving loans I think you need to think several times because very close person show their different face after they get money. In my case I rarely give my money to others.
You are right. People change once they have the money they loaned from you and only a few are trustworthy to pay back on time. I will definitely be more wise this year.
Borrow someone 15k and they paid back 5k. Some people have mind ooo. This is why I'll never lend off something that I can't afford to lose. Because people like this will make you hate yourself for being so nice.
Exactly 👍 such experience has made me change my mind this year and it would be better to dash than loan you and not pay back on time.