Nishi Selva

It’s normal to get to the end of the year and feel like you need to prepare for the new year. Part of this is looking back at how far you have come this year: what you did well, the things you achieved, areas you could have improved, and the things you loved about yourself this year.

2024 was amazing in so many ways but also had its lows, and I appreciate it all, even though it was hard at times.

One of the toughest moments this year was when I quit my job with nothing lined up. As much as it was necessary, I am so proud of having the courage to do that. I know I’ve built up so much resilience and self-respect over the years from various situations that, in a weird way, it felt ‘easy.’

Don’t get me wrong, it took so much strength to leave and know I had nothing to back me up, but it only built more resilience and self-respect. I worked tirelessly every day, sending out a total of around 200 applications, going from having no options to having choices and eventually landing my dream job. For that, I am grateful.

I also learned this year to sit with my feelings. I have always been someone who can’t feel sad and be okay with it. This year, I learned stillness, which is so different from my usual personality. I am so used to doing everything possible to put out the fire as quickly as I can. Now, I just let myself be, take rest, allow myself to refuel, and give myself so much self-love and patience until I feel like myself again.

Another thing that makes me sad is ending the year with some friendships that feel a bit up in the air. I know it has to be like this, and I know the old me would have tried desperately to put a bandage on it or pretend things weren’t bothering me.

Having safe, close connections is something I massively value, but once again, I am learning to let things unfold the way they should.

My health this year has had a few blips. Nothing too serious, but it has been a constant reminder that life is not permanent, and everything won’t always be perfect. I’ve tried so hard not to let it get me down, working my whole life around every setback. It has been hard, I can’t lie, but I am still so proud of how far I have come.

This year was also a great year for me.

For the first time, I feel like I’ve started understanding my finances a lot more. I’ve always been someone who never checks their bank account, just hopes for the best, and then is shocked by how much I’ve spent. I should be launching a finance planner on my Etsy store in 2025, as I’ve learned so much this year and want to share it with others too.

This year was the year some of my passion projects started taking off. My blog has grown in views by about five times. I started my Etsy store and sold my first product within the first two months. I got my first proper freelance job, which led to the highest income I’ve ever earned in a month. Even though I’ve never been someone motivated by money, this meant a lot because it brings me closer to my other goals too, and I can’t wait to see how they pan out in 2025.

I’ve learned to slow down so much this year and spend more time with myself, which has made me so much more focused. I’ve been super consistent with the gym, my finances, and my goals this year, and I only plan on growing more in 2025!

Love Nishi x