The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)

Embrace new beginnings

Of the new season to you all! The year 2024 is here and is already moving fast.

- Changing Perspectiv­es Rutendo Gwatidzo by

Let us embrace new beginnings with fresh energy. New beginnings are exciting in that they offer new opportunit­ies for change.

However, in most cases, there are sweet and sour moments.

The moment you say goodbye to an old season, you say hello to a new one.

Starting something new can bring joy, pain, excitement and uncertaint­y at the same time.

Plant seeds of intention, think carefully about what you want to achieve this year and be deliberate about how to get there.

Forgive and let go.

Have you managed to move on or Forgive yourself for past mistakes you are still and forgive

Whichever way the year 2023 stuck in 2023? others for the

Remember, hurt they may a new year is have caused.

was for you, I would like to just a number It eventually if you are not wears you

remind you that it is over and deliberate in down. your plans and Deal with

you need to move on. execution. your issues

New beginnings and move on. are not Get out of always automatic; they are a result of the comfort zone — real new beginnings our choices. are usually a result of stepping

For some, 2023 was so exciting that out of the comfort zone. they are still holding on to it. Take steps of faith in trying something

For others, 2023 was so painful such new. that they are still holding on to it as well. You may not necessaril­y need to

Whichever way the year 2023 was for change your goal but you may need you, I would like to remind you that it is to change how to achieve that goal. over and you need to move on. Celebrate small victories because

The sad reality about life is that no every step forward — no matter how one can ever control time, no matter small — is worth recognisin­g. how much they wish to. Most of us remain stuck in bitterness

Time continues to gradually move because we are too hard on ourselves. and affect our lives accordingl­y. Some do not consider small victories

It is, therefore, better to move with as worth celebratin­g. time. Let me remind you that the journey

I would like to believe that many of of a thousand miles begins with a single us took time to reflect on lessons learnt step. in 2023 and the paths traversed. As such, the small steps forward

The year 2024 is here before us so should be celebrated. that we crack it open with hearts brimming Fuel your own motivation with hope. acknowledg­ing your progress.

As 2024 opens its arms for us, let us The beauty of new beginnings lies shed regrets and disappoint­ments from in everyday moments of growth, connection 2023 so that we harness the beauty of and self-discovery. new beginnings. Hold on to the unwavering belief that the best is yet to come as you navigate the uncharted waters of 2024.

Paint the new year with vibrant colours of hope and engage in a relentless pursuit of your dreams.

This may be the year you have been waiting for.

Wishing you all a prosperous 2024.

Reality check Organisati­onal status

A significan­t number of both employees and management are tired of where they are because they have been there for too long.

Most of them start each year with great anticipati­on and hope, but it is short-lived.

By the time the first quarter ends, many would have become tired already.

But the change you wish for starts with you.

You are the change that you have been waiting for.

Stop delaying change by waiting for someone to initiate it.

You are a great change agent; it takes you to make things happen.

Come on, let us get started together and get the ball rolling.

If you commit this first quarter to teamwork and collaborat­ion, great things will begin to happen. Together we achieve much more. Let us put our strengths together and eradicate our weaknesses.

The moment many of us learn to do away with self-centrednes­s, many challenges will fade away.

Let us not allow unhealthy competitio­n to pull us down. Zimbabwean­s are generally known for hardworkin­g and a high literacy rate. Let us use it for our own advantage to change the situation in our organisati­ons and country. Yes, we can and yes we will. Be inspired to be a good change agent.

Tips on new beginnings Rutendo Gwatidzo is the managing consultant at The Consultanc­y. She is a multi-award-winning leader, consultant, speaker and coach. She is also an author of two books: “Born to Fight” and “Breaking the Silence”. Contact detail: 0714575805/ winningstr­ategy.2020@gmail.com/ Rutendo Gwatidzo_Official public page

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