As I mentioned in my YouTube video last week, I have decided to make my own New Year’s resolutions. I will start posting two videos per week. This will be on Tuesdays and Fridays. This is so you can all gain more access and have varied exposure to my content.
The blog posts for Mondays will also be changed. They will appear on Tuesdays along with the latest YouTube video. But the blog posts for Fridays will stay the same. This is to give you all something to look forward to as the weekend approaches.
Next week, on Tuesday, I will start posting the new content. Today, a new YouTube video will be uploaded. So please stay tuned for that.
Nearly three months ago, I wrote a blog post dedicated to the month of January. It focused on its challenges and the opportunity to develop strength and resilience to overcome them. January often sets the tone for the year. Yet, April offers a unique opportunity for a fresh start. It provides a second chance to build on what we began. It can also be a chance to start completely new.
This is not just for the start of January but can be applied to the beginning of any time period. Yet, I thought this would be quite fitting for April as this was the original New Year. Still till this day various cultures like many South East-Asian cultures celebrate this month as the new year. Also other places like the United Kingdom have April as the start of the new tax year.
It is also the start of spring. It marks a time of new beginnings. There are changes for the rest of the year. Forget to take up that hobby in January? It is not too late, now you can start it. Procrastinated on starting a project that you meant to in January? You can still pursue this right now in April. Or, if you couldn’t start going to the gym? No problem this can still be worked on this month and beyond.
By doing the things that didn’t work out or perhaps taking longer than expected, you develop resilience. You achieve this by continuing the task during periods of stress. Continue even when it isn’t going the way you want. You can apply this to recovering from your role as a black sheep, as you may hit roadblocks and curves. Just as long as you’re capable of staying on course you can overcome this. If you’re a man who feels like a black sheep, you may be too hard on yourself. You might experience setbacks not just in healing but also in professional, educational, and financial situations.
Resilience, in this context, is about reclaiming your narrative. It’s about refusing to let past labels define your future. It’s about building a foundation of self-worth that can withstand the inevitable setbacks. Resilience isn’t just about pushing through; it’s about adapting, learning from setbacks, and cultivating a positive mindset. It’s about recognizing that growth often comes from overcoming challenges. Even when things don’t go as planned, there’s always an opportunity to learn and evolve.
For men who have been labeled the black sheep, resilience is not only a tool for healing. It is also a way to build a new identity and reject the old labels. It is not always easy. To be able to move forward, and to heal from past wounds. However, small steps are still progress, and will eventually lead to a better future.
April is a reminder that we have the power to create new beginnings and cultivate resilience. Let’s embrace this opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive.
What are your goals for renewal this April? Share your tips for building resilience in the comments below!
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