Start 2025 by showcasing your creativity and win exciting prizes!
🏆 Prizes:
- 🥇 ₹400 cash + Published Article + Certificate
- 🥈 ₹250 cash + Published Article + Certificate
- 🥉 ₹150 cash + Published Article + Certificate
- All participants get a participation certificate & article published on Medium.
🖊️ Theme: New Year – Fresh Beginnings, Goals, and Inspirations.
🎊 Winners Announced: 3rd January 2025
✨ Winners:
- 🥇 Ashreeta Mohanty
- 🥈 Sylveena Dutta
- 🥉 Roopal
Let’s explore there Article
🥇 ASHREETA MOHANTY
Turning Aspirations into Achievements: The Power of Goal Setting
Have you ever wondered what separates a dreamer from an achiever? The answer lies in confidence and determination.
Life, a fascinatingly complex and unpredictable journey, regularly presents us with challenges—professional hurdles, personal setbacks, health issues, or emotional struggles. Though these trials may seem daunting, read there article .
🥈SYLVEENA DUTTA
Nothing is gonna “WORK”, if you do not “NETWORK My Only Mantra starting 2025 By – Sylveena Dutta(2ND PRIZE WINNER)
In the modern world, personal and professional success often hinges on more than just individual talent, hard work, or determination. While these qualities are undoubtedly essential, they are not sufficient in isolation. The phrase “Nothing is gonna ‘WORK’ if you do not ‘NETWORK’” succinctly captures a critical truth about achieving success: the power of connections and relationships.
Networking, at its core, is the act of building and nurturing relationships with individuals who can provide guidance, opportunities, or support. To read more go through this article .
🥉 ROOPAL ARORA
Embracing beginnings -Third prize winner
The beginning is always today. Every end is a new beginning. The challenges of your past can become the ways that lead to new beginnings. Allow yourself to believe and trust again. The start of something new brings the hope of something great. You see a clear path forward. Know change can be good. Before you can make any change,you have to understand where you are starting from. You start over each and every day. Stop being who you were and become who you are. What’s done is done. What’s gone is gone. Getting up and moving forward is a choice. To read more this article
We’re thrilled to announce that, after reviewing all entries, we’ve decided to recognize two more exceptional articles! These entries stood out for their creativity, depth, and impactful messages. While they didn’t place in the top three, they were too impressive to overlook, so we’re publishing them as Honorable Mentions. 🌟
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
- Mayaa SH
- Mansi
Another Year , Another Beginning – By Mansi Chaturvedi
The calendar has its pages flipped every first of the month.Everytime you did turn the page, it felt fresh and new. It would just feel like a new beginning as and when you flipped it. The last flip just gets the calendar replaced. What do you do with this calendar? It just goes into the trash. The table gets its makeover with a new desktop calendar of your choice. If you have noticed it never carries along the last day of the year. If you need to make a fresh beginning you need to move without the baggage of what has been. As you bid a goodbye to the year that has been , you prepare yourself with new wishes , new aspirations and motivation.
What is New about the year, does it not carry the same months with it, the same span of time? Yet what is important is that the new year always carries with it Hope. When you wish each other Happy New Year you exchange positivity, you give each other Hope of better things coming their way. The hugs and kisses, being together in the celebration on the last day of the year just tells us, no matter how the year has been, you always bid it a grand farewell. You know for sure there is a New Year in its way , full of fresh opportunities in life.
The new year resolutions which are a grand list or should I call it your bucket list is something that is always made. Now whether we can fill the bucket to the brim or whether it gets spilt over, only the new year can tell . What is important is how serious are you about your resolutions. How determined are you to complete or begin what you do desire. What are these resolutions? These are those very important things or let say your wishes that you always want to do for yourself. How many of you think it is important to prioritise yourself? These resolutions are very difficult to accomplish if I may say. If you ask me why? I would say that we all have been living our lives fulfilling the wishes or task of someone else. We never give heed to our own interests or likes. The New year begins with the enthusiasm of completing what we have promised ourselves. Eventually as the pages of calendars keep changing the enthusiasm keeps diminishing. But what you s beautiful about the new year is that it encourages us to make resolutions again and again. Sometimes it does work if we are determined about fulfilling them.
Isn’t the new year a goal , a target ? Don’t we want to bring in good things in the year to come. Don’t we all want to have a happy, satisfactory and wonderful year ahead. Don’t we see it as a fresh start, an opportunity to complete what was left undone? Isn’t it a new phase in our lives, a phase that we always see as a blessing by the one above. As I had said earlier every new year makes you feel encouraged and motivated to make the change in
everything around and within you. So we could even say every new year inspires us because it gives us the zeal to begin afresh.
As you place the new calendar on the table remember you have been hopeful, you have been positive and you have given yourself another opportunity . You have believed in not only in the new year but in yourself that you can move ahead in life. Life is meant to be so and every new year is just another calendar added to the pages of your life. So make it a beautiful story.
KNOW YOUR AUTHOR
MANSI
Mansi Chaturvedi is a published author of the book Shades of Solitude and The Rainbow in the Palette. A homemaker turned poet and writer, who has used her words to connect with the outside world. She has got her works published in various anthologies by Exceller, Oxford, Shubharambh, Nyra , Ekta, SGSH publications and also by House Of Publishing. An active participant on various online writing platforms like Story mirror. She is a blogger who connects globally through her blog Pennedconnections@wordpress.com. Her YouTube channel The Lesser Known and her podcast Live wires on Spotify is her way to spread and share her words in audio and visual format. She has two e books published by Shabd.in called Bonsai and Spectrum. She even contributed articles in blogs of Times Of India and magazines like Womensera. You can even read her work in online magazines like The Beautiful Mind, Unicorn and Literary Hues
MAYAA SH
Mayaa SH on the Wheel of Life…
The concept of the “Wheel of Life” is often used to highlight various facets , including personal development, coaching, and holistic health. It serves as a visual representation of several aspects of life that contribute to overall happiness and fulfillment. The Wheel of Life highlights and encapsulates on empowerment, balance, and personal growth of individuals alongwith the aspect of maintaining a definitive balance in life .
The Key Highlights Of The Wheel Of Life :
The Wheel of Life typically consists of several segments representing key areas such as:
(1)Health: Physical and mental well-being.
(2)Career: Professional satisfaction and growth.
(3)Relationships: Quality and depth of personal connections.
(4)Finance: Financial stability and management.
(5)Personal Growth: Continuous learning and self-improvement.
(6)Fun & Recreation: Leisure activities that bring joy.
(7)Contribution: Giving back to society or community involvement.
Each segment reflects a crucial aspect of life that contributes to an individual’s overall happiness and success.
Emphasis On Empowerment :
It is imperative to understand and dive deep into understanding the importance of women thriving in all aspects of life—echoing the essence of the Wheel of Life. When women are empowered, they can contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and society at large. This aligns with the idea that achieving balance across different life areas leads to greater fulfillment. Women’s sense of self-worth; their right to have and to determine choices; their right to have access to opportunities and resources; their right to have power to control their own lives, both within and outside the home; and their ability to influence the direction of social change .
Emphasis On Education:
Education plays a vital role in empowering women, enabling them to break societal barriers and pursue their dreams. Personal growth is about expanding one’s knowledge, skills, and understanding of oneself and the world. This includes engaging in educational pursuits that foster critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Education is seen as a lifelong journey rather than a destination, encouraging individuals to seek out new experiences and knowledge throughout their lives.
Emphasis On Resilience and Perseverance:
The emphasis on Resilience suggests that overcoming challenges in any area be it career or personal relationships is essential for holistic growth. Incorporating resilience into daily life through tools like the Wheel of Life empowers individuals to navigate challenges more effectively. By understanding where they stand in various aspects of life and taking proactive steps toward improvement, people can enhance their overall resilience and well-being.
Emphasis On Community Engagement:
By advocating for women’s rights and social justice, it is illustrated how contributing to societal change is a significant part of one’s life journey. Participating in community activities can promote physical health through organized sports or wellness programs while also enhancing mental health by reducing feelings of isolation. Engaging with diverse groups exposes individuals to new perspectives and ideas, facilitating personal development and self-awareness.Being part of a collective effort empowers individuals by giving them a voice in matters that affect their lives.
Emphasis On Self-Reflection and Growth:
The notion that individuals should reflect on their lives aligns with the practice encouraged by the Wheel of Life framework—assessing where one stands in each area helps identify strengths and areas needing improvement. Personal growth is not a linear journey; it involves ups and downs over time. As individuals work towards their goals identified through the Wheel of Life assessment, they may experience setbacks or challenges. However, the key is maintaining self-awareness and accountability throughout this process. Regularly revisiting the Wheel of Life allows individuals to track progress over time
Emphasis On Holistic Approach to Well-Being:
An embodiment on maintaining a holistic approach where every aspect from health to contribution is interconnected; improving one area can lead to enhancements in others holistic approach to well-being recognizes that different facets of life—such as career, relationships, health, personal growth, finances, and spirituality are interconnected. When one area is out of balance, it can affect others. For instance, stress in professional life can lead to neglecting personal relationships or health. The Wheel of Life encourages individuals to look at their lives as a whole rather than in isolated segments.By focusing on holistic well-being through the Wheel of Life, individuals are encouraged to pursue continuous personal development across all areas rather than fixating on just one aspect.
In conclusion, the Wheel of Life itself, connects the belief system of any individual to his or her philosophies that resonate deeply with its principles advocating for balance across various life domains as essential for empowerment and fulfillment.
About The Author :
Mayaa SH is a known name in contemporary literature. She is a multi-national and state award winner, a thirteen-time world record holder, an artist, a podcaster, and a chart-topping international fastest anthology co-authoress. Mayaa SH is an Indian authoress, writer, thinker, essayist, and women’s empowerment culturist. Her contemporary prose work has highlighted and broken so many stereotypes about women and their power of self-belief.Mayaa SH is a prominent advocate for women’s empowerment, recognized for her multifaceted contributions as a writer, poet, and public speaker. Her work focuses on championing women’s rights and promoting gender equality, addressing the systemic barriers that hinder women’s progress in society. Through her literary endeavours and public engagements, she aims to amplify the voices of women and highlight the critical issues they face.
