24, Locked In and Impactful!

I know what I want because my new year has just begun.

In the past year, I have looked back and discovered that I made drastic goals I don’t think I have achieved. For example, I renewed my international passport. I wanted to learn a lot of things and become more self-aware. I tried to build significant connections with people. I wanted to be Esther in every room I stepped into. I wanted to live for myself. I wanted to be sure of my career path. I wanted clarity in everything I did.

I wanted to be Esther in every conversation I had with anyone. You know Esther, an ambivert who loves her career, enjoys reading and laughing and loves to watch the Avatar repeatedly, the Last Airbender series — the dramatic yet loving and selfless Esther. I wanted to speak out, tell myself the truth honestly, and love myself more than ever.

At 23, I did all of that. I didn’t set goals that were pertinent to just me but to everyone around me.

So, as I step into this new year, all plans fall into execution. No matter how small it is.

I’m committed to personal growth, and I’ve seen significant improvements in myself. Despite the pressures, I’ve become more self-aware and accepting of my capabilities. Even on challenging days, I’m learning to trust my abilities and stay true to myself.